Resolution 89-03-14-89-02
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF WYLIE, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS ESTABLISHING A WYLIE HISTORICAL
AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
WHEREAS: For the past several years there has been a deep
concern of the few remaining senior adults that
the City of Wylie historical past has not been
adequately recorded or documented for the future
generations and that they feel obligated to make
the future generations of our City and area aware
of its glorious and historical past;
WHEREAS: This City was founded in 1886 and incorporated in
1887 with one of the first, if not the first toll
road and toll bridge in the State of Texas being
located two miles southeast of Wylie, furthermore,
in the 1930's this City was recognized as one of
the Onion Capitals of the world;
WHEREAS: Citizens realize the importance of maintaining a
system for the survey and inventory of historic
properties and information about the city and for
the adequate public participation in the historic
preservation process including the process of
recommending properties to the National Register
of Historic Places, and/or the Texas Historical
Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
SECTION l:The City Council of the City of Wylie gives the
Authority of this Commission to recommend to the
City Council the enforcement of State and/or Local
legislation for the designation and protection of
historical properties, provide for public
participation in its activities and perform other
agreed upon functions delegated to it's State
Preservation office also with Council approval
create other historical committees as they deem
necessary;
SECTION 2:This Commission will consist of 5 local citizens
who will serve for a two year term, effective from
the 2nd Tuesday in March beginning in 1989. The
Council will, by majority vote appoint a person to
fill vacancies on the Commission for completion of
term. This Commission will be subject to the
provisions of Article VIII (Boards and Commission)
and other articles of the City Charter. This
Commission will elect their own officers
consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and
Secretary/Treasurer. The Secretary of the
Commission will submit minute summaries of
meetings held to the City Secretary of the City of
Wylie. If and when other commissions or
committees are formed, it will be necesary to
obtain Council approval.
SECTION 3:The City Council shall also appoint by majority
vote, up to three (3) Ex-officio Advisory Members
to the Commission who shall serve two (2) year
terms beginning in March 1989. These Advisory
Members shall be non-voting and shall assist the
Commission in compilation of historical data about
the City, additionally, these members shall assist
in the documentation of historical sites and
preservation of historical landmarks in the city
and other duties that may aid the Commission in
the performance of its activities.
DULY PASSED B;.IJHE CITY ~OUNCIL .OF... J .HE C.I.TY O...F... WYllf,iL.._!EXAS
ON THIS THE ~ DAY OF 1.'-/J',~J!/;t(J~,f12 /".1~~S-::- ~,
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Chuck Trimble, Mayor
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