09-10-1996 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council
September 10,1996
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order, September 10, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: Wanda Sparks, Cleo Adams, Reta
Allen, Joel Scott, John Mondy and J. C. Worley.
PROCLAMATIONS
U. S. Constitution Week
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 1996 as U. S.
Constitution Week. Betty Stephens accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Daughters
of the American Revolution.
September 1996 as PTA Month
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring September 1996 as PTA Month in
Public Schools. PTA Presidents and school representatives from Akin Elementary,
Hartman Elementary and Wylie High School accepted the proclamation.
Celebrate Character
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring August 1996 through May 1997 as
Celebrate Character. Representatives from each school were present to accept the
proclamation.
PRESENTATIONS
TCI Cablevision
Joan Holtzclaw with TCI Cablevision gave an overview of the services available to
Wylie customers. She stated that TCI was continuing to upgrade the services in Wylie.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Rate and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1996-
1997
Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director gave a brief overview of the operating budget and tax
rate for Fiscal Year 1996-1997. Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing and there was no
public comment. The public hearing was closed.
First Public Hearing for the Annexation of 47.21 Acres in the Richard Newman
Survey, Abstract No. 1072 in Dallas County, Texas and Owned by C. J. and Hortense
Thomsen
Mike Collins, City Manager gave an overview of the proposed annexation. He stated that
a developer had an agreement with the owner of the property to develop the property.
Collins also stated that this acreage was a pocket surrounded by property already in the
city. Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing and there was no public comment. The
public hearing was closed.
Public Hearing and Consider Zone Change Request by Ron Heffner from "R" Retail
to "B-1" Business District for Property Located at 202 S. Ballard, Block 23, Lots 2B,
-- 3B, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B in the Railroad Addition
Kelly Shaw, City Planner, gave a brief description of the zoning change and the location.
He stated that Alaskan Air Conditioning and Hearing Inc. conforms to the requirements of
B-1 zoning. He also stated that staff recommends approval on the zone change request.
Mondy made the motion to approve the zone change from "R" to "B-1". Worley seconded
the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-29 AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 33, LOTS 2B, 3B, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 6A AND 6B IN THE RAILROAD
ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF WYLIE, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 202 SOUTH
BALLARD AVENUE, FROM "R" RETAIL TO "B-1" BUSINESS DISTRICT; AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 85-23A);AMENDING THE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP (ORDINANCE NO. 91-12, ORDINANCE NO. 91-13); AND REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ACTION ITEMS
Final Payment to East Texas Construction Company for Work Completed in the
Premier Business Park
Collins stated that work had been completed on the Premier Business Park. He
stated the project included a new 37' wide concrete street with underground drainage
facilities, a new 8" water main along Hensley Lane with a new 12"water main extension
along Sanden Blvd. to Highway 78. He also stated that the final acceptance of Premier
Industrial Park would initiate the one year maintenance bond. Mondy made the motion to
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approve the final payment to East Texas Construction Company. Scott seconded the
motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
Authorize City Manager to Enter Into a Contract with J. D. Schick Contractors for the
Renovation of the Community Center
Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager, gave an overview of the Community Center
Renovation. She stated that one bid was received at $245,000 which was over the
allocated budget. Scott Roberts, with Creative Architects stated that because of the
holiday, the short time given to receive bids, and due to contractors and subcontractors
having plenty of other jobs. Mondy made the motion to authorize the city manager to enter
into a contract with J. D. Schick Contractors not to exceed $200,000. Worley seconded the
-motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins stated that all the property owners on Steel Road had been notified of the
proposed temporary road repair. He stated all but two have returned the written notification
giving their approval.
Collins stated that Jack Jones, Supt. of Public Works is in the process of evaluating
the need for sidewalks on Kirby Street by Hartman Elementary.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session was held under Section 551.075 Conference with Employees to
receive information and question employees regarding pending litigation, City of Parker v.
City of Wylie, Cause No. 219.458.96, District Court of Collin County, Texas 219 Judicial
District.
Executive Session was held under Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real
Property concerning the Knickerbocker Project Negotiations with the Wylie Economic
Development Corporation and the City of Wylie.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
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