07-08-2025 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ,•",
July 08, 2025 — 6:00 PM '
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. The following City Council members were
present: Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Councilman Todd Pickens, Councilman Scott
Williams, and Councilman Sid Hoover. Mayor Pro Tem Gino Mulligi was absent.
Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Assistant City Manager Lety Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe;
Finance Director Melissa Brown; Digital Media Specialist Kristina Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie Storm; Police
Chief Anthony Henderson; Community Services Director Jasen Haskins; Public Works Director Tommy Weir;
Operations Director James Brown; WEDC Assistant Executive Director Rachael Hermes; Library Director Ofilia
Barrera; and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led the Invocation, and Councilman Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
PRl. Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Presentation.
Members of the East Fork Masonic Lodge were present, stating that during Bluegrass on Ballard, the annual "Battle
of the Badges" was conducted. This year, 86 units were collected, which will help save about 267 lives. Wylie East
Fork Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master Chuck Tower announced the winner, Wylie Fire Department. Fire Chief
Blythe and Police Chief Henderson were present for the award.
PR2. Wylie Baseball and Softball Association Recognition.
The Wylie Baseball and Softball Association President, Lance Wallace, recognized three board members, Ric
Sauceda for 25 years of service, and Matt Willis and Landon Gregg for 30 years of service to the Wylie Baseball
and Softball Association.
PR3. Wylie Storm 12U Baseball Team Recognition.
Mayor Porter recognized the Wylie Storm 12U Baseball Team for playing in the upcoming Cooperstown Dreams
Park baseball tournament, and representing Wylie, Texas in a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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 anv matter
presented during citizen participation.
Chris and Elise Thompson addressed the Council with concerns regarding vendors installing fiber optic in the right-
of-way on their property without a permit from the City.
Marco Lopez addressed the Council with concerns regarding content available to children at the Smith Public
Library.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Citv 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 June 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
B. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2025-13(R) of the City of Wylie, Texas suspending the July 31,
2025, effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change to permit the city
time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the Steering
Committee of Cities served by Oncor to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the
Company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this
resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the
Company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee.
C. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2025-28 amending Wylie's Code of Ordinances, Ordinance No.
2021-17, as amended, Chapter 110 (Traffic and Vehicles), Article IV (Speed), Section 110-133 (School
Zones), establishing a school zone for certain streets; establishing prima facie maximum speed limits
during school hours in such zone; providing for the installation of signs and markings; regulating
vehicular and pedestrian traffic; providing for a penalty for the violation of this ordinance, providing
for repealing, savings and severability clauses; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance
and for the publication of the caption hereof.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulligi absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hold a Public Hearing, consider, and act upon, the writing of an ordinance for a change in zoning from
Neighborhood Services (NS) to Community Retail - Special Use Permit (CR-SUP) on 1.056 acres to
allow for a motor fueling station with a convenience store and drive-thru restaurant use. Property
located at 1400 Country Club Road (ZC 2025-06).
Staff Comments
Community Services Director Haskins addressed the Council, stating the applicant requested that this Item be tabled
until the August 26th City Council meeting.
Public Hearing
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 1 at 6:39 p.m., asking anyone present wishing to address the
Council to come forward.
No persons were present to address the Council.
Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Duke, to table Item 1 to the August 26th City
Council meeting. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi absent.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Work Session at 6:41 p.m.
WS1. Discussion regarding the FY 2025-26 WEDC Budget.
WEDC Assistant Executive Director Rachael Hermes addressed the Council, giving a presentation on the FY 2025-
26 WEDC budget and answering questions from the Council.
WS2. Discuss the FY 2025-26 Budget.
City Manager Parker addressed the Council, giving a presentation on the FY 2025-26 budget and answering
questions from the Council.
Council provided direction on moving forward with the proposed PPFCO recommendations including the Quint,
EMS ambulance, EMS Lifepak heart monitors, Emer Communications replacement radio consoles, Streets
Opticom/detection upgrade, Streets dump truck, Streets traffic cabinet standardization, Streets school zone flashing
lights, and the proposed tax rate of the voter approval rate.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Regular Session at 7:52 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCES
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wvlie Citv Charter, Article 111, Section 13-D.
City Secretary Storm read the caption of Ordinance No. 2025-28 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Williams, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tent Mulliqi absent.
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