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09-23-2025 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes IAA September 23, 2025 — 6:00 PM fN Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF WYLI E CALL TO ORDER Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Councilman Todd Pickens, Councilman Sid Hoover, and Councilman Scott Williams. Mayor Pro Tent Gino Mulligi was absent. Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Communications and Marketing Director Craig Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie Storm; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Library Director Ofilia Barrera; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; Wylie Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jason Greiner; and various support staff. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Williams led the invocation, and Councilman Hoover led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS PRI. Manufacturing Day. Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming October 3, 2025, as Manufacturing Day in Wylie, Texas. Members of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation, Sanden International, Helm Dental Laboratory, Savage Precision Fabrication, Glen Echo Brewery, Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce, Wylie ISD, SAF-Holland, and Raytheon were present to accept the Proclamation. PR2. Fire Prevention Week. Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week in Wylie, Texas. Members of the Fire Department were present to accept the Proclamation. PR3. Wylie Animal Services Best Friends Animal Society Recognition. Mayor Porter recognized Wylie Animal Services for achieving the Best Friends Animal Society Recognition. Members of Animal Services were present to receive the recognition. PR4. Hispanic Heritage Month. Mayor Porter recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. 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 any matter presented during citizen participation. Bethany Sullivan addressed the City Council regarding reading materials at the Library. Svan Patel addressed the City Council, inviting the public to attend the Diwali festival on October 21, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the BAPS Shri in Irving. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the ConsentAgenda are considered to be routine by the City 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 September 9, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. B. Consider, and place on file, the monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Wylie Economic Development Corporation as of August 31, 2025. C. Consider, and act upon, the City of Wylie Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for August 31, 2025. D. Consider, and act upon, the City of Wylie Monthly Investment Report for August 31, 2025. E. Consider, and act upon, approving the Debt Management Policy. F. Consider, and act upon, approving the Financial Management Policies. G. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2025-19(R) approving the current Investment Policy as required by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2256, Public Funds Investment Act, Subchapter A - Authorized Investments for Governmental Entities. H. Consider, and act upon, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Aboveground Facilities Easement Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation to acquire an easement over, across, under and upon the lands located on City owned property generally located at the southeast corner of Ballard Ave. and Cloudcroft Dr., and to accept an offer of $42,387.80 as just compensation for the acreage within the easement. I. Consider, and act upon, the annual renewal of an Interlocal Jail Services Agreement with Collin County, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. J. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2025-34 amending Ordinance No. 2024-25, which established the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance. K. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the attached reimbursement request for Mayor Matthew Porter presented to the City Council. L. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2025-20(R) of the City of Wylie, Texas finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's ("Oncor" or "Company") application to amend its Distribution Cost Recovery Factor and update Generation Riders to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor; finding that the Company's application is unreasonable and should be denied; the current rates shall not be changed; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the - -12 company; 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. 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 Mulliqi absent. REGULAR AGENDA Hold a Public Hearing, consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2025-35 amending Wylie's Code of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 2021-17, as amended, Chapter 114 (Utilities), adding Article VI (Municipal Drainage Utility System), Division 1 (Creation and Administration) to establish a Municipal Drainage Utility System; providing for drainage service, billing, exemptions, drainage charges, and appeals; providing a repealing clause, severability clause, savings clause; providing for a criminal penalty of a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00); providing an effective date; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof. Staff Comments Public Works Director Weir addressed Council, stating there has been a change made to the proposed ordinance from what was posted in the packet, which includes changing the references from City Engineer to Public Works Director. Weir gave a brief presentation on the Municipal Drainage Utility System Drainage Project and answered questions from the Council. Public Hearing Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 1 at 7:07 p.m., asking anyone present wishing to address Council to come forward. Jacki Tobar addressed the Council and suggested that places needing drainage improvements be prioritized, and that affected residents should take precedence over commercial properties. Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Duke, to approve Item 1 as amended with changing the references from City Engineer to Public Works Director, authorizing staff to make those changes, and the Mayor to execute the document. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi absent. 2. Hold a Public Hearing, consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2025-36 amending Wylie's Code of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 2021-17 as amended, Appendix A (Comprehensive Fee Schedule), by adding Section XV (Drainage Utility Fees); establishing a Municipal Drainage Utility System Fee; providing for exemptions and credits; providing a repealing clause, severability clause, savings clause; providing for a criminal penalty of a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00); providing for an effective date; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof. Staff Comments Public Works Director Weir addressed Council, stating there has been a change made to the proposed ordinance from what was posted in the packet, which includes adding verbiage to the state -mandated exemptions, and adding additional exemptions, 1) religious institutions, 2) city -owned property, and 3) county -owned property, and answered questions from the Council. -13 Public Hearing Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 2 at 7:18 p.m., asking anyone present wishing to address Council to come forward. No persons were present wishing to address the Council. Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Council Action A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to approve Item 1 as amended, making amendments to 3. Exemptions to include state -mandated exemptions, and additional exemptions, including 1) religious institutions, 2) city -owned property, and 3) county -owned property, authorizing staff to make those changes, and the Mayor to execute the document. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi absent. 3. Consider, and act upon, the submission of an Official Ballot for the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 13 Director Election. Council Comments Mayor Porter stated that candidates Crystal Chism and Wes Mays did reach out to the Council beforehand by email/mail. C'nuncil Action A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Strang, to cast the City's ballot for the election to the TML Region 13 Director Election to Wes Mays. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi absent. 4. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2025-21(R) casting a nomination for candidate(s) for the Board of Directors of the Collin Central Appraisal District. Council Action No action was taken by the Council. 5. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2025-22(R) casting a nomination for a candidate(s) for the Board of Directors of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District. Council Action No action was taken by the Council. READING OF ORDINANCES Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section 13-1). City Secretary Storm read the captions of Ordinance Nos. 2025-34, 2025-35, and 2025-36 into the official record. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi absent. 0// Matthew Porter, Mayor _ 14 ATTEST: A,f,K I - - Q� Ste an Storm, City ' c ary