05-12-2026 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 1A1
May 12, 2026 — 6:00 PM f N
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 Scott
Williams, Councilman Sid Hoover, and Mayor Pro Tem Gino Mulligi.
Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety
Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Marketing and Communications Director Craig Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie
Storm; Assistant Police Chief Tommy Walters; Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers; Library
Director Ofilia Barrera; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Community Services Director Jasen Haskins; Public
Works Director Tommy Weir; Operations Director James Brown; Purchasing Manager Chris Rodriguez; and
various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS)
Invocation - Campus Pastor Nicholas Costello with Lakepointe Church Rockwall.
Lakepointe Church Rockwall Campus Pastor Nicholas Costello led the invocation, and Mayor Porter led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags.
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTIONS & ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Porter presented Certificates of Election, and Municipal Court Associate Judge Steve Fell administered the
Oath of Office to Mayor -elect Matthew Porter and Councilmembers-elect Sid Hoover, Place 5, and Gino Mulligi,
Place 6.
Mayor Porter recessed the Council into a break at 6:19 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 6:27 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
PR1. Wylie Fire Rescue Life Save Award.
Mayor Porter presented a life-saving award to Dispatchers Paige Gentry and Christiana Gomez; Medic 142
Firefighter EMT Josh Ludeman and Firefighter Paramedic Daniel Shepherd; Fire Investigator and Paramedic
William Sullivan; Battalion Chief Matt Tripp; and Murphy Fire Rescue personnel, Firefighters Beny Cano and
Shaun Jackson. The survivor, their family, and coworkers were present to express their gratitude to the staff
members.
PR2. EMS Week.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming May 17-23, 2026, as National EMS Week in Wylie, Texas.
Fire Department staff were present to accept the Proclamation.
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PR3. National Police Week.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week in Wylie, Texas.
Police Department staff were present to accept the Proclamation.
PR4. National Correctional Officer Week.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers Week in
Wylie, Texas. Police Department staff were present to accept the Proclamation.
PR5. The Salvation Army of North Texas - Mayoral Challenge Presentation.
Michael Schwerin and Major Roy Galabeas, representing The Salvation Army, presented Mayor Porter with a
certificate thanking him for his participation in The Salvation Army of Piano's 2025 Mayoral Challenge.
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, sir minutes for a group. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter
presented during citizen participation.
Sefanit Stefanos addressed the City Council, speaking about their new local business, Bitty & Beau's Coffee
Cruiser.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a Work Session at 7:04 p.m.
WS1. Discuss the process for City Council to log in to their City technology utilizing Multi -Factor
Authentication and in to Google, utilizing 2-Step Verification.
Operations Director Brown provided the Council with information, the Council logged in to their new laptops, and
Brown answered questions from the Council.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 7:24 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda 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. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the April 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
B. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the attached reimbursement requests for Mayor Porter
presented to the City Council.
C. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2026-08(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Wylie and Collin County for county road and bridge
improvements that are located within City limits in accordance with Court Order No. 2021-109-02-01.
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D. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2026-09(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Wylie and Collin County for cost -sharing the design of
Kreymer Lane and Troy Road widening and improvements from Crescent Oak to State Highway 78.
�+.. E. Consider, and act upon, the approval for the purchase of two vehicles for the Police Department in an
estimated amount of $108,270.00 through a cooperative purchasing agreement and authorizing the
City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
F. Consider, and act upon, the award of Request for Bids No. W2026-17 to establish a one (1) year service
price agreement with three (3) one-year renewal options for Citywide Concrete Services to GT
Construction in an estimated annual amount of $850,000.00 for the Public Works Department, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Duke, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning May 2026 and ending
May 2027.
Council Comments
Councilman Mulliqi expressed interest in serving as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Porter, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve the appointment of Councilman
Gino Mulliqi as Mayor Pro Tem for a term beginning May 2026 and ending May 2027. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider, and act upon, the award of a professional services project order (PSPO) #W2025-98 for the
Kreymer Lane widening and improvements from SH78 to Crescent Oak, Kreymer Lane Project to
Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $3,163,380.00 and authorizing the City Manager to
execute any necessary documents.
Staff Comments
Public Works Director Weir addressed Council, providing information on this project, and answered questions from
Council.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve Item 2 as presented.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of
Wylie, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026", including the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-
20 authorizing the issuance of such bonds and resolving other matters incident and related thereto.
Staff Comments
Finance Director Brown and Nick Bulaich, representing Hilltop Securities, addressed the Council, providing
information and answering questions.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-
20 and all matters incident and related to the issuance of "City of Wylie, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series
2026" and related agreements. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
4. Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of
Wylie, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2026", including the adoption
of Ordinance No. 2026-21 authorizing the issuance of such obligations and resolving other matters
incident and related thereto.
Staff Comments
Finance Director Brown and Nick Bulaich, representing Hilltop Securities, addressed the Council, providing
information and answering questions.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Pickens, seconded by Councilman Duke, to approve Ordinance No. 2026-21
and all matters incident and related to the issuance of "City of Wylie, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual
Obligations, Series 2026" and related agreements. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
5. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-22 for a change in zoning from Light Industrial to
Planned Development - Light Industrial (PD-LI) on 59.769 acres generally located at 611 Sanden Blvd.
and 2101 and 2111 W. FM 544 (ZC 2026-03).
Staff Comments
Community Services Director Haskins addressed the Council and provided information.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Williams, to approve Item 5 as presented. A
vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi voting against.
6. Consider, and act upon, the appointment of two committee members to the City of Wylie City Council
Subcommittee to represent the City of Wylie in meetings with the Wylie Independent School District
City/Schools Partnerships Committee.
Council Comments
Mayor Porter stated he currently serves on this Committee with Councilman Williams and that, with his and Mayor
Pro Tem Mulliqi's term expiring upon their re-election, their positions must be re -appointed. Councilman Pickens
expressed interest in serving.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Duke, to appoint Mayor Porter and
Councilman Pickens to the City of Wylie City Council Subcommittee to represent the City of Wylie in meetings
with the Wylie Independent School District City/Schools Partnerships Committee. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 7-0.
7. Consider, and act upon, the appointment of a 2026 Board and Commissions City Council Interview
Panel to conduct the May 2026 board applicant interviews.
Council Comments
Mayor Porter stated that, historically, the Mayor Pro Tem has served as the Chair of the Interview Panel and asked
for volunteers to serve on the Panel. Councilmen Strang and Duke expressed interest in serving on the Panel.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi,
Councilman Duke, and Councilman Strang to serve on the 2026 Boards and Commissions City Council Interview
Panel. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
8. Consider, and act upon, the appointment of a member to the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee to
replace Mark Malhiot.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Pickens, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve the appointment of Andy
Kelley to the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee to replace Mark Malhiot. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
7-0.
Mayor Porter recessed the Council for a break at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 8:17 p.m.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a Work Session at 8:17 p.m.
WS2. Wylie Fire Department Overview.
Fire Chief Blythe gave an overview of the Fire Department and answered questions from the Council.
Council requested staff bring back additional information on options for discussion at the next Council meeting.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 9:31 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCES
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section 13-D.
City Secretary Storm read the captions of Ordinance Nos. 2026-20, 2026-21, and 2026-22 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Pickens, seconded by Councilman Williams, to adjourn the meeting at 9:33
p.m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
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