06-27-1989 (City Council) Agenda Packet DATE POSTED 6-23-89
TIME POSTED 3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
WYLIE, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1989
7:00 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
2008 HIGHWAY 78 NORTH
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ORDER OF PAGE
BUSINESS REFERENCE BUSINESS
1 1 - 23 Consider approval of minutes for May 16th,
and 30th and June 6th, 13th and 20 , 1989
2 Presentation of appreciation certificates
to Boy Scout Troop 302 for Kirby Park
Clean-up Project
3 Presentation by Jill Tomek from the Park
and Recreation Board on the five year Park
Master Plan
4 24 Consider authorization for staff to
prepare RFP and solicit proposals for
Professional Audit Services for fiscal
year 1988-89
5 Consider approval of Engineering Proposals
and Employment of Consulting Engineer
Firm for the alignment and design of a
portion of improvements to the Wastewater
Collection System
GENERAL DISCUSSION
6 Citizen Participation
7 Council Discussion
8 Adjourn
CALLED CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION - MINUTES
MAY 16, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in a called session on
Tuesday , May 16, 1989 at 7 : 00 P.M. in the Council Conference
Room. A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had
been posted in the time and manner required by law. Those
present were Mayor Chuck Trimble, Mayor Pro Tem Bud Naish,
Council Members Ortie Messenger, Pat Stemple, Jim Swartz ,
Steve Wright , City Manager Charles Norwood, City Secretary
Carolyn Jones , Assistant City Engineer Ron Homeyer .
Councilman John Akin was out of town.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order.
City Manager Charles Norwood stated that this work session
was to inform the Council of the options on the wastewater
collection system improvements to get the city out of the
pump and haul business. There are several alignments and
these will be discussed as well as the method of financing
these improvements . City Manager Charles Norwood said he
had talked with Texas Water Commission several times, and
the City is going to receive penalties, beginning in
January, 1990 for not being out of the pump and haul
business .
City Manager Charles Norwood asked Mr . Ron Homeyer to go
over the alternate route for the wastewater collection line.
This alternate route is for a gravity flow line and will be
built for the future. It will come from Southfork Mobile
Home Park cross the Thurmond property, across the Wimm
property, across and down behind Presidential Estates ,
across the Mathews property and across FM 1378 to the Lift
Station site just before you get to FM 544 . There will be a
lift station put in at FM 544 and pumped back into the Steel
Industrial Park system.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that the City borrowed money to
enlarge the treatment plant . Mr. Homeyer said improvements
to be completed by September 1989 . The contractor is on
tract to being completely through by September, 1989 . Mr.
Homeyer said the expansion and improvements to the treatment
plant will be a two million dollar project. North Texas
Municipal Water District took over the improvements and
hired the engineer and contractor for this job. As well
as improvements to the treatment plant, there was a lift
station built in the South corner of Century Business Park
on the creek, this lift station was built for the future.
The only cost for future growth will be for pulling out the
pumps and installing larger pumps as they are needed .
Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated the money was given to NTMWD, did
the City get any interest . Mr . Homeyer said this project is
near completion and NTMWD will give us a complete itemized
financial report and refund any money or interest left .
City Manager Charles Norwood said the only advantage of
going through NTMWD is their bond rating allows a better
interest at time of sell . If the City can go through Texas
Water Commission, we should do it ourselves. Mayor Pro Tem
Naish asked about the 4% money. City Manager Charlie
Norwood said it is 5 1/2% and is only for Cities with new
programs and not for our program. If the Council goes the
C.O. route and not Revenue Bond then we can do it ourselves
and control the monies . City Manager Charles Norwood said
that tonight he hopes to get the plans started so that by
December Council and staff will be ready to sell the CO to
start the project.
Mr . Homeyer went over the easements that would be needed if
the Council chose to go with the gravity flow line. There
are 59 easements needed for this project, some are permanent
and some will be temporary. City Manager Charles Norwood
said it was important to set a deadline of accepting
easements to that the project will stay on schedule. Those
easements that have not been donated by a certain time, will
have to be bought by offering a price or by condemnation.
City Manager Charles Norwood ask that Council and staff help
by making some of the contacts for these easements . Mr .
Norwood said he would be writing a letter to each property
owner regarding the easements needed and would like to state
that a Council member or staff member would be contacting
them. City Manager Charles Norwood said the deadline date
he had in mind was June 30th, after this date, the appraiser
will come in and do appraisals on all the property we have
not obtained the easements from.
Councilman Messenger said that Council needed to look at the
gravity flow line, as it would be a permanent solution. If
we can defer payments until 1991 it will help with Sanden
and Brookshires coming in it will increase our tax base.
City Manager Charles Norwood said the next Council Agenda
would have items on it for the alignment and deadline for
accepting easements .
There being no other matters for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn with all in favor .
Chuck Trimble, Mayor
ATTEST :
Carolyn Jones , City Secretary
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CALLED CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MINUTES
MAY 30, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in a called work session
on Tuesday , May 30, 1989 in the Council Conference Room in
the Municipal Complex . A quorum was present and notice of
the meeting had been posted in the time and manner required
by law. Those present were Mayor Chuck Trimble, Mayor Pro
Tem Bud Naish, Council Members Pat Stemple, Ortie Messenger ,
Jim Swartz , John Akin and Steve Wright , City Manager Charles
Norwood , City Secretary Carolyn Jones , and Assist . City
Engineer Ron Homeyer .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order.
UPDATE ON THE EASEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS : City Manager Charles Norwood stated
that several easements have been donated for the
improvements to the wastewater collection system. There is
still about 40 easements that are needed and staff is asking
Council tonight to call some of these property owners
regarding the easements. After some discussion, there were
sixteen (16) property owners that Council took to call on.
The staff will call on the others .
DISCUSSION OF THE RECEIPT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER FROM TEXAS
WATER COMMISSION REGARDING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND
TREATMENT SYSTEM: City Manager Charles Norwood stated this
was the order that the Council was told some time back would
be coming forward. The fines in this order are going to be
tough, especially the by pass fine. Mayor Pro Tem Naish
said the fine for today is around $4,160 . , but in the year
1990 they are going to fine us $1 ,900 . per by pass, should
Council appeal this . City Manager Charles Norwood stated
that the State has been very liberal with $100 .00 per by
pass in the past . The $500 .00 penalty per month is not so
bad . City Manager Charles Norwood said the key is to keep
the State informed as to our progress . Mayor Pro Tem Naish
asked if NTMWD had sent us a copy of their monthly report to
Texas Water Commission . City Manager Charles Norwood said
NTMWD submitted a total break down of the $490 ,000 . North
Texas Municipal Water District still owes some engineering
cost but the City should be getting around $25,000 . refund
from them. There was some talk of taking this $25,000 . and
putting it toward the impact fee study. It was Council
opinion that staff should not appeal this executive order
from the Texas Water Commission. Council also requested
that an item be placed on the next agenda to authorize staff
to use the $25,000 . coming from NTMWD for the impact fee
study.
NEWS LETTER: City Manager Charles Norwood stated that staff
had called for quotes on a four page news letter from
several printers. These quotes were given with two colors
of ink on the news letter . The typesetting would be done in
house on linen paper , four to five photos on one page, the
printer is to fold the news letters , with an approximate
cost of $459 .00 for 3 ,000 news letters. If mailed our
separately, approximate cost would be eleven cents ($ . 11 )
per news letter , included in water bill would add about five
cents ($ .05) to each bill . The approximate cost of printing
and mailing would be around $650 .00 .
City Manager Charles Norwood reported in the staff meeting
last week, staff discussed the possibility of having an
Employee of the Quarter and put their picture in the news
letter .
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City Manager Charles Norwood said staff was looking at the
first ten days of the month of July sending out the first
news letter . The lead in story will be on Texas Water
Commission and its affects on the City plus the Employee of
the Quarter . If anyone has something to put in this news
letter , contact us as soon as possible.
There being no other items for discussion, a motion was made
to adjourn with all in favor .
Chuck Trimble, Mayor
ATTEST :
Carolyn Jones , City Secretary
CALLED CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in a called work session
on Tuesday, June 6 , 1989 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council
Conference Room in the Municipal Complex . A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the
time and manner required by law. Those present were Mayor
Chuck Trimble, Mayor Pro Tem Bud Naish, Council Members Pat
Stemple, Ortie Messenger , Jim Swartz , John Akin and Steve
Wright (arrived late) , City Manager Charles Norwood, City
Secretary Carolyn Jones , Assist . City Engineer Ron Homeyer
and Finance Director James Johnson.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and City Manager
Charles Norwood gave the invocation.
DISCUSSION AND REPORT ON CONTACTS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS
REGARDING EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM: Councilwoman Stemple reported that of
the three property owners she contacted , only one has said
no. Mr . Robinson said yes, but wanted stipulations about
the area being fenced in due to livestock, and that we put
everything back the way it was when we are through. Mr .
Homeyer said this was on part of the soil conservation land
and they has very strict rules . Councilwoman Stemple said
Mr . Bradshaw said he would consider it , but wanted to talk
with Mr . Norwood . City Manager Charles Norwood said Mr .
Bradshaw called and wanted water and sewer , I told him he
would have to annex first and then when water and sewer was
there he could pay his fees and be connected . Mr . Brown
told Councilwoman Stemple that he has asked for nothing from
the City and therefore, the City should not ask for anything
from him.
Councilman Swartz said he has made contact with Mrs . Patsy
Flanagan and Mr . Flanagan said no way.
Mayor Trimble has contact Mr . James Blakey and this easement
should be coming in soon.
Carolyn Jones has contacted City Contractors and Mr . Pockrus
was in to see City Manager, this easement should be coming
in soon.
Mr . Homeyer has received several of the easement that are
needed and these will be on the next agenda .
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE 88-89 BUDGET:
Mayor Trimble introduced Mattie Friedlein and Carole Steele
from the Collin County Crisis Center . Mrs . Steele gave a
report on the use of the Crisis Center from the citizens in
Wylie. There were 150 plus calls during the past year ,
with 40% related to parents and kids, 20% related to
suicide, 20% to domestic violence and 20% related to
depression, substance abuse, problems with others , pregnancy
and etc. There was also a Grief Group set up after the
death of a high school student last October . There were
also 13 students identified as being high risk for suicide,
the Crisis Center worked with these students. There were
350 plus high school students that attended the classes
offered in October , 1988 and February, 1989 on prevention of
suicide. The Crisis Center also has worked with the schools
and develop a specific plans for consultation when needed .
Mrs . Steele thanked the council for the time that was given
to them and for all the help the Council and citizens of
Wylie have given them.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to know if the school district
had been contacted for a donation. Mrs . Steele said no,
because of the Edgewood Case.
Councilman Akin wanted to know if the business district in
Wylie had been contacted . Mrs . Steele said no, the Center
had been so busy working with the different problems, that
no one has had the time to visit with the business district.
Mr . Johnson said for the seventh month into the budget year ,
things are looking a little better .
Councilman Akin thanked James for the good work he has done
in keeping everyone within their budget .
Mr . Johnson said the General Fund had received 81% of the
Revenues , spent 53% and we are 58 . 33% into the budget year .
The Utility Fund has received 53% of revenues and spent 44% .
If Utility Fund picks up, it should be transferring the
$125,000 . back into General Fund as was budgeted . The Sales
Tax is up that is due to the large adjustment made a few
months ago. The bank franchise tax has been ruled
unconstitutional and we will not receive any of this. There
has also been notification given to us from the TML Worker ' s
Compensation, that there will be $28 ,000 adjustment made
that we did not consider in our budget. This was just sent
to us a few days ago. The collection rate for taxes is
around 92% for this year .
City Manager Charles Norwood said several months ago Council
requested State to construct right hand turn lane at Highway
78 and FM544 . Mr . Hunt from State Highway Department came
in and said we will do this , but since _the Highway
Department is looking at widening Hwy. 78 , we want the City
to do most of the work. The cost of materials alone are
approximately $7500 . and the cost of labor and equipment is
approximately $7500 . City Manager Charles Norwood said he
called Mr . Hunt and was informed by Mr . Hunt that the State
did not want to waste their money on this project . City
Manager Charles Norwood said it was against his principle to
spend money on a State Highway. This intersection needs a
turn lane done but we should not spend City money for this.
City Manager Charles Norwood said he called Mr. Oliver,
District Engineer of the Highway Department and told him
about this situation and that a few months ago the State did
Ballard and Hwy. 78 with state funds . Mr . Norwood said he
had to get back with the State first thing in the morning
and tell them to go ahead with the turn lane or that the
City is going to wait for a while. Do we go ahead or do we
try and work with Mr . Oliver . Mr . Oliver will be in my
office on June 21st for a meeting and if some of the council
could be there, it would be good.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know about the status of the
Resolution sent to the Commissioners Court on the funds for
Brown St . and McCreary Road. City Manager Charles Norwood
said staff has not heard from the County since the last
letter that was sent , and a follow up letter would be sent .
Tii. re being no other items for discussion, a motion was wade
to adjourn with all in favor .
Chuck Trimble, Mayor
ATTEST:
Carolyn Jones, City Secretary
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 13, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 13 , 1989 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Complex . A quorum was present and notice
of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner
required by law. Those present were Mayor Chuck Trimble,
Mayor Pro Tem Bud Naish, Council Members Ortie Messenger ,
Jim Swartz , Steve Wright, John Akin, and Pat Stemple and
City Manager Charles Norwood , City Secretary Carolyn Jones ,
Finance Director James Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Roy
Faires, Public Works Superintendent Don White, Ed Snead of
the Police Department, Rob Dillard, City Attorney, Frank
Medanich and David Medanich of First Southwest Investments .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Swartz gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MAY 16TH, 23RD AND 30TH AND JUNE
6, 1989 COUNCIL MEETINGS: Mayor Pro Tem Naish corrected the
May 23rd minutes to reflect the statement stated by
Councilman Akin requesting Beth Fultz be an alternate member
of the Historical Commission Board to be changed to Mayor
Pro Tem Naish, as he was the one that made this suggestion.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish also wanted the minutes of the May 23rd
meeting to reflect the parallel swere line to Rustic Oaks
and that the wastewater line to Newport Harber is not going
to be a gravity flow line . Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that
Mr . Homeyer could help correct the statement on the
$175,000 . for the engineering and why I felt that we needed
to go out for proposals to see if we could save money.
Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the minutes
for correction. Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote
was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman
Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor .
This motion carried with all in favor .
ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MARTY STOVALL FROM
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Mr . Stovall has
resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission as he is
moving out of town, and his term expires in July, 1989 .
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to accept the letter
of resignation from Mr . Stovall . Seconded by Councilman
Akin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor ,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
REAPPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF 19 BOARD MEMBERS TO THE
VARIOUS BOARDS OF THE CITY OF WYLIE:
Planning and Zoning Commission - Motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Naish to appoint Bobby Jennings and Richard Eckman
and reappoint Bart Peddicord and Cecilia Wood to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Akin wanted to
know if there were any of these names turned in some time
back and never used , I am glad to see all of these people
sign up for these boards . Councilman Akin said he would not
endorse the nominations again unless we used the people that
have signed up. Councilman Akin wanted to know if this one
lady, Cheri Albin, was here and if she still wanted to serve
on the Planning and Zoning Commission . Councilman Messenger
said he talked with Cheri Albin and she is still interested
and would also like to serve on the Park and Recreation
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Board. Mayor Trimble asked if the requirement for a builder
or developer be on this board been taken care of with the
above appointments. City Secretary said no, this has not
been done. Councilman Akin said this board is a key board
and I appreciate these that have come forward wanting to
sever and the ones that are serving. This is not a
friendship type board, but it is a board that needs people
to be dedicated and plan for our City. Councilman Akin said
he wanted to be sure the Council had not bypassed anyone
wanting to serve on these boards . Councilman Messenger
asked Mrs . Albin if she had a preference to one board over
the other. Mrs . Albin said when she talked to Mr .
Messenger , he asked me about serving on the Park and
Recreation Board . Councilman Akin asked Mrs . Albin if she
was still in real estate, as that would give her some back
ground as to what Planning and Zoning needed . Mrs . Albin
said she was not in real estate at this time. Councilman
Swartz said several council members called several of these
people and we did not try and talk them into moving to
another board . Councilman Wright said he talked to some of
these applicants and then talked with Councilman Messenger.
Councilman Wright said it is important that these people
shows an interest in the board they are serving on. Mr .
Richard Eckman said if someone else is more qualified, then
you should appoint them.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish amended the motion to appoint Bart
Peddicord and Cecilia Wood to another two year term which
would expire in July, 1991 and Bobby Jennings to a one year
term to expire in July, 1990 . Seconded by Councilman
Swartz . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
Park Board - Councilman Messenger made a motion to appoint
Brian Glenn and Cheri Alvin and Mike Miller and to
reappoint Joanie Zeeb, all for two year terms , which will
expire in July, 1991 . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro
Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman
Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor .
This motion carried with all in favor .
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that
Mrs . Sue Neal would serve another term and that Mr . G. W.
Gooding would serve another term. Councilman Swartz said
Mr . Paul Gaddy is trying to sell and move to Garland.
Councilman Wright said that Mr . Fred Bennett would like to
serve and also Mr. Gerald Clark would serve again. Mayor
Pro Tem Naish made a motion to appoint Sue Neal , G. W.
Gooding and Gerald Clark to another two year term and to
place Fred Bennett and Richard Eckman as alternates for two
years . Seconded by Councilman Akin. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor , Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
Construction Trade Board - Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to
know if this board has ever met . City Secretary Carolyn
Jones, said no. Mr . Roy Faires said no one has questioned
my decisions, therefore there has not been a need for a
meeting , and this board meets only as needed .
Library Board - Councilman Swartz stated that Cathie Upshaw
and Valerie Wiggins would like to continue serving on this
board. Councilman Swartz made a motion to re-appoint Cathie
Upshaw and Valerie Wiggins for a two year term expiring in
July, 1991 and to appoint Jan Morgan and Barbara Jennings
for a two year term expiring in July 1991 . Seconded by
Councilman Messenger . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR JULY
JUBILEE CELEBRATION TO BE HELD FROM JULY 8 - JULY 15, 1989 :
This request consist of closing parts of certain streets for
the parade and street dance and the parade route and also
allowing the carnival to set up at the old police station.
Councilman Akin stated that there were several complaints
about the set up last year and that Jackson Street was
blocked off and it affected some of the businesses.
Councilman Akin said this needs to be addressed and looked
at and have the Chamber talk with all the merchants . Mayor
Trimble asked if this was going to block off Jackson Street.
Councilman Akin said yes for the carnival and parade. Mrs.
Linda Hamer, representative of the Chamber, stated that she
looked for an alternate place for the carnival but was
unable to locate one. Mrs . Hamer also stated that Jackson
St . would only be blocked at Oak & Jackson for the parade.
The biggest problem was we were not prepared last year and
that is why we have started earlier this year . Mrs. Hamer
said she has talked with Lifeline and they have no problem
with this set up. Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to know if the
carnival has proof of insurance. Mrs . Hamer said they will
have to show proof of insurance before Mrs. Jones will issue
the permit. Mr . Fitzpatrick of the Chamber thanked the
Council for their support .
Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the request
from the Chamber for the July Jubilee Celebration . Seconded
by Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor ,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR NONDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 5 , 1989 :
This proclamation has been placed before Council at the
request of the American Lung Association - Dallas Area.
Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
proclamation for Nondependence Day July 5 , 1989 . Seconded
by Councilman Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor ,
Councilman Wright -in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda consist of four (4)
easements for improvements to the Wastewater Collection
System, which are:
Permanent easement - Thirsk Inc.
Permanent easement - Jack Harvard & Jerry Hoagland
Temporary easement - Mrs . A. J. Daughtery
Temporary easement - Ms . Fredrick Veninga
Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to approve the four
easements for improvements to the Wastewater Collection
System. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor, Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF WYLIE COMBINATION
TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BONDS AND ALL
OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO: Mr . James Johnson, Finance
Director , said the public hearing is to show intention of
selling of bonds in the amount of $200 ,000 for engineering
and design of the improvements to the wastewater collection
system. Mayor Trimble opened the public hearing and
requested those with questions or wishing to address the
Council about this matter to come forward and state their
name and address for the record. There being no questions
or comments at this time , Mayor Trimble closed the public
hearing .
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF
WYLIE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
BONDS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND A RESOLUTION
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A "PAYING
AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT" : Councilman Akin wanted to know
what kind of interest rate we would be getting . Mr . David
Medanich said there is a schedule of interest rates before,
but the City should get the 7% to 8% rate. Mr . Medanich
stated that First Southwest had sought bids from a number of
banks . Motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Wylie
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation Bonds
and all other matters related thereto and a resolution
approving and authorizing the execution of a "Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement" . Seconded by Councilman
Messenger . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR APPRAISALS OF
PROPERTY FOR EASEMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM TO BE DONE BY LANE AND ASSOCIATES: City
Manager Charles Norwood state the proposal from Lane and
Associates is for 33 assessments and totals $18 ,900 . City
Manager Charles Norwood reminded the Council as well as the
citizens that we are on schedule with the improvements to
the wastewater collection system. The next step is to
accept the donated easements by June 30th, then have Lane &
Associates come in and do the appraisals on those properties
that have not been donated. Staff recommends the firm of
Lane and Associates for the appraisals of these properties .
Councilman Akin stated that Lane and Associates has done a
very good job for the City in the past . Motion was made by
Councilman Akin to approve the firm of Lane and Associates
for the appraisals . Seconded by Councilman Swartz . Mayor
Pro Tem Naish wanted to know if staff had allowed money for
this firm to come in on the public hearings . This firm was
present at the public hearings on the street assessments and
did an excellent job for the City. City Manager Charles
Norwood said there was money set aside for this. Mayor
Trimble called for a vote on the motion to approve Lane and
Associates. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL MUTUAL AID DISASTER AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROCKWALL AND THE
CITY OF WYLIE: This mutual aid will benefit both cities in
time of major problems. The City has several mutual aids
with other cities regarding fire and staff hopes to build
this mutual aid to other cities beside Rockwall and Wylie.
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve the
mutual aid disaster and law enforcement agreement between
the City of Rockwall and the City of Wylie. Seconded by
Councilman Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin
- in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright
- in favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor , and
Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor .
AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO PROCEED WITH REQUESTING OF RFP
FOR HAVING IMPACT FEE STUDY CONDUCTED: The cost of this
study will be covered by the funds transferred back from
North Texas Municipal Water District from Wylie Sewer System
Construction Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to
approve the authorization of an impact fee study. Seconded
by Councilman Akin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin
- in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright
- in favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor , and
Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAY REQUEST FROM XIT PAVING AND
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46 ,881 .40 FOR THE STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Mr . Ron Homeyer , Assist. City
Engineer, stated that XIT has addressed all the items on the
punch list and all have been done. Councilman Akin stated
his concern about the abuse of the property on the corner ,
where they used the businesses restrooms and pulled
equipment up on their property. Mr . Homeyer said all of
this has been taken care of . Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to
know about the side walks. Mr . Homeyer said the side walks
were put in as planned and it was not on both sides of the
street in an effort to keep cost down. Motion was made by
Councilman Akin to approve the payment in the of $46,881 .40
to XIT. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Naish. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor, Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mrs. Lois Swartz of 506 W.
Jefferson, thanked the people for the new paved streets and
they are beautiful , but where do the children walk. When we
said side walks, we thought side walks on both side of the
street, so you could walk from one end of the street to the
other . I am real disappointed they are not there, we do not
have side walks by the schools . We do not even have a
crossing guard on Highway 78 to get these children safely to
school and we can not get a bus . Somebody has to take the
care of getting the children to school and for their safety.
Councilman Messenger said we talked about putting a crossing
guard at Highway 78 and we are going to try and put one
there this coming year . Mrs . Swartz said she has had an
ongoing problem trying to get the kids to school . I have
been working with who every I can, I am here now to go
public with this. Councilman Akin said he is concerned
just as Lois is about the safety of our children . At one
time we had a citizens safety committee that would come up
with where our crossing guards should be, but we have lost
this committee over the years. Mayor Trimble said staff
needed to meet with the School and work with them on the
number of crossing guards.
Annette Naish of 512 Rustic Place thanked Mr . Johnson for
putting a message on the water bills about the paper drive.
The paper bin will be coming back the last week of June and
be here thru July 3rd.
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Cecilia Wood of 515 Woodhollow stated she was re-appointed
to the Planning and Zoning Board tonight and I just wanted
to thank the Council for this, I am here to serve the
citizens of Wylie. Councilman Wright stated that he learned
a lot from Bart and Cecilia while he served on the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Akin stated several months
ago the fire department requested a rescue boat and it was
purchased, have we changed the policy and responsibility of
this boat. City Manager Charles Norwood said yes, staff
met with Larry Allen and James Gilmore and it is working out
for both to use the boat. Councilman Akin pointed out the
letter from Lifeline, where the City was without ambulance
coverage for 18 minutes. I think this is bad and needs to
be looked into. Councilman Akin also wanted to know how
many times we changed the sewer line from Southfork to FM
544 . Mr . Homeyer said he thought this had been addressed in
a memo and I do not have the information with me.
Councilman Akin wanted to know if he had to have his notes.
Mr . Homeyer said yes, with all that is going on I need to
refer to my notes . Councilman Akin said the letter from
Carl Riehn stating that Schmink and Jacobs had engineered
the line for Southfork sewer improvements . Mr. Homeyer said
they engineered it, but not for a gravity flow line and it
will not work. Councilman Akin said his main concern is not
to duplicate cost. Councilman Akin wanted to know if the
work program with the Bomag was ready for this summer . Mr .
White said yes, if the weather lets up. Councilman Akin
said on the $125,000 on bonds for reconstruction of the
streets, I would like an itemized list of expenditures.
Councilman Swartz wanted to know if the sprinkler system in
the park was ready. Mr . White said yes, I do not have the
heads on the system because we have not completed the grade
work yet. Councilman Swartz said we lost some trees because
they did not get enough water . Mr . White said yes , some was
due to the transplanting , and you take a chance on that.
Councilman Swartz said that he realizes Council gave the
citizens six years to pay out their street assessment, but
could we ask them in our newsletter to go ahead and pay.
Mr . Johnson said he has collected approximately $16 ,000 to
date on the street program. City Manager Charles Norwood
suggested we send out letters requesting them to pay out
early.
Councilman Wright stated he attended the Planning and Zoning
meeting in Garland and they addressed the land fill that
will be within our ETJ on the south edge of Wylie. This will
de-value the land and homes in this area if and when this
comes in. Councilman Messenger asked the City Manager if
there was anything we could do . City Manager Charles
Norwood said it is out of our jurisdiction and legally we do
not have any say, but we can write a letter stating our
position and that we object to it.
City Manager Charles Norwood stated that on Tuesday, June
21st Elayne Mayes is going to Ft. Hood and it is regarding
the proposal of moving national guard units to Lake Lavon
on Corp. of Engineer property. Capt. Lee has requested a
Council member go with them. Councilman Akin said he would
try and go. City Manager Charles Norwood said that the
state law changed about a year ago and requires each police
officer to have at least 20 hours of training a year . There
is a new program called TEC and we are trying it for three
months. If it is beneficial to the City we can consider
budgeting it next year . It is live television classes and
can be conducted here at the police department. The
officers watch the programs and then Austin sends out the
test for the officer to take. This will keep their
certification up to date and the approximate cost is $388 .00
per month, and compared to us having to send officers off to
school, this is not very much. Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted
to know if video tapes could be used . City Manager Charles
Norwood said video tapes cannot be considered certified
training .
Councilman Messenger wanted an update on the resolution sent
to County. City Manager Charles Norwood said the County
Commissioners asked for more information, we have responded
by letter with the answers . City Manager Charles Norwood
said he called Judge Roberts this week, he was in a meeting
and was to call me back. I have not heard from him yet .
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know the cost of the TML
meeting that Councilman Wright is attending . City Manager
Charles Norwood and City Secretary said approximately
$500 .00 for the seminar and motel room and meals .
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know what type of benefits
could be brought back to the Council . City Manager Charles
Norwood said there are sessions about the budget process,
how to work with city managers and city staff . Councilwoman
Stemple said she felt with the finances like they are, this
expense was not needed . Councilman Wright said he was using
his personal car and paying for the gas himself . When I
come back I will have information for the Council .
City Manager Charles Norwood said a big concern we have is
the drainage problems, last week on East Brown, the water
washed out a section of East Brown. Today Mr . White and Mr .
Homeyer went to Grand Prairie for a meeting on obtaining
federal funds . This area has been barricaded , but may have
to close a section of this road before we can get the
repairs done.
Mayor Trimble requested that some one come out and look at
the sound system.
Mayor Trimble convened the Council into a special meeting
prior to adjourning. This meeting is in reference to the
money needed for the park program.
Councilman Messenger said the volunteers are working in the
park to put together some of the playground equipment on the
weekend of June 24th and 25th. Council has to give
permission for this money to be transferred to the regular
park budget .
Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that the agreement between WSA
and Council says the $3,000 . is to go to the parks for
improvements, but can not be spend unless Council takes
action.
Mrs . Jill Tomek said Women' s League held their fund raiser
and have given $1 ,200 to the park, and we are seeking
donations from everyone.
City Manager Charles Norwood recommended the funds be moved
to the Park budget, but not be spent until the Park Board
votes on what to expend the funds for .
Mrs. Tomek also requested to Council that Philip Bounds not
be under the direction of the Public Works Director and I
have mentioned this to Mr . Norwood.
Councilman Messenger said when we discussed this last year
in the budget, he was to work in the park. City Manager
Charles Norwood said if we divide these responsibilities
now, it has merit, but it has draws backs , you do not have
the same cooperative spirit that we have now. Lets see what
is going to happen. City Manager Charles Norwood said we
will do our best to keep Philip in the parks, after I have
looked at this I may change but I have to see the whole
picture tirst.
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Councilman Swartz said he was hired for the parks, and he
should be in the parks .
City Manager Charles Norwood said he would get a list from
the Park Board on what they would like to see done and go
from there.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish said the prior budget showed money in
the park budget for salaries and yet they did not work in
the parks . The Council asked for one person in the parks
and not any where else.
Councilman Wright wanted to know if the staff could take an
ad out and thank all the people who have and are donating .
Mrs . Messenger said we are putting pictures in the paper
with things to do and help that is needed.
City Manager Charles Norwood said write letters to all civic
groups requesting some money be set aside in their budgets
for the parks.
APPROVAL FOR STAFF TO MOVE FUNDS FROM THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CAPITAL FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND - PARK DEPARTMENT: A
motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the moving of
the funds from the Park Improvements Capital Fund to the
General Fund - Park Department. Seconded by Councilman
Messenger . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in
favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
There being no other matters for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn with all in favor .
CHUCK TRIMBLE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carolyn Jones, City Secretary
CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20 , 1989
MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Wylie met in a called work
session on Tuesday, June 20 , 1989 at 7 :00 p.m. in the
Conference Room at the Wylie Municipal Complex , 2000 Hwy 78
North, Wylie, Texas . A quorum was present and notice of the
meeting had been posted in the time and manner required by
law. Those present were Mayor Chuck Trimble, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bud Naish, Councilmembers Jim Swartz, Steve Wright , Ortie
Messenger, and Pat Stemple. Staff members present were City
Manager Charles Norwood, Assistant City Engineer Ron
Homeyer , and City Secretary Carolyn Jones .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order .
DISCUSSION OF EASEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. City Manager , Charles Norwood told the
council that the deadline for obtaining easements was about
one week away, and that at the last count, 7 out of 57
easements had been obtained . He also said that David
Williams wanted a time limit on the temporary easement , and
that the hospital was sent another set of easement papers .
Mayor Trimble said that Melvin St. John said that he would
not donate easements . Councilwoman Stemple said that John
Robinson would donate an easement if he could have a letter
stating if and when water and sewer would be available on
his property for him to tie on. Mr . Norwood said he would
send the letter .
Mr . Norwood said that Don Kreymer had total fines of $1500
on original four substandard houses , and that a proposal had
been made to Mr . Kreymer that he pay the $1500 and the City
would pay him up to $1500 for easements after the appraisals
had been done . Mr . Norwood also said that each time he
talked with Mr . Kreymer , he said he would talk with his
attorney and then get back with him.
Councilman Swartz asked if the City went through
condemnation on some of the easements if the property on
Birmingham could be included so that a sidewalk could be put
in. Mr . Norwood said that was on schedule and that the bid
opening was for the first of November, 1989 .
DISCUSSION AND STATUS REPORT ON THE RESOLUTION SENT TO
COLLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGARDING THE FUNDS BEING
REQUESTED FOR TRANSFER FROM SPRING CREEK PARKWAY TO MCCREARY
ROAD AND BROWN STREET. City Manager, Charles Norwood said
that he had finally made contact with Judge Roberts who told
him that the item had been pulled off the Commissioner ' s
Court agenda by the County Commissioner . He said that he
still planned to asked the Commissioner why he had pulled it
off .
Mayor Trimble said that Jerry Hoagland, County Commissioner ,
told him that Clarence Daugherty, with the County Public
Works Department , had put it on the agenda and then pulled
it off until the City sent them more information. Mr .
Norwood said he was meeting with the County Commissioner the
following week and would ask him about it .
Mayor Trimble said to ask Rob Dillard , City Attorney, what
recourse the City would have if the item wasn' t put back on
the agenda .
Councilman Messenger stated that the Railroad , County, and
City had settled with the family over a death, and felt that
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the railroad crossing and road needed to be looked into for
a solution prior to another accident.
Mr . Norwood said he had received a letter from Rob Dillard
regarding the East Fork Water Supply and their request that
the City relinquish some territory in the Wylie ETJ. He
also said the Mr. Dillard had asked that he write a letter
to the Water Commission stating the City' s position on the
matter .
Councilman Messenger reminded the Council of the work day in
the Park to reconstruct the playground area .
Councilman Wright asked if it would be possible to say the
Pledge of Allegiance at the Council meetings . City
Secretary, Carolyn Jones , said there would be no problem and
that it would be an item on the next agenda .
There being no further business , a motion was made to
adjourn with all in favor .
CHUCK TRIMBLE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carolyn Jones, City Secretary
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES
JUNE 1 , 1989
The City of Wylie Park and Recreation Board met in regular
session on Thursday, June 1 , 1989 at 7: 15 P. M. in the
Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the
time and manner required by law. Those present were
Chairman D. F. Whitlow, Board Members Jill Tomek, Bill
Emsoff , Joanie Zeeb, and Bill Burge, Public Works
Superintendent Don White, Park Maintenance Foreman Philip
Bounds, and Secretary Lisa Keith. Vice Chairman Ron
Ferguson and Board Member David Orr were absent.
Chairman Whitlow called the meeting to order .
MCDONALDS FUND RAISER PRESENTATION : This order of business
was tabled until further notice as there was no McDonilds
representative present.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 1989 MEETING : There
being no additions or corrections a motion was made by
Joanie Zeeb to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion
was seconded. The vote was as follows : Chairman Whitlow -
in favor, Board Member Zeeb - in favor , Board Member Emsoff
- in favor, Board Member Burge - in favor, Board Member
Tomek - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR APPROVAL OF THE 5
YEAR COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN : Board Members reviewed the
tentative master plan drawn by the Engineering Department.
Don White pointed out some changes to the jogging trail that
had been made by Engineering. The original location of the
trail was unacceptable as it crossed the existing creek
approximately three times. The new location has no
crossings what so ever.
There was some discussion of the need to fence each
ballfield separately instead of just the outer boundaries.
There was some discussion of the placement of the tennis
courts based on the sunrise and sunset.
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After much discussion changes were agreed upon as follows ;
move the Volleyball to another location, the tennis courts
should be positioned north and south, the ballfields need to
be fenced in separately and extended according to the
specifications of the Wylie Sports Association, and all
recreational areas need to be lighted.
D. F. Whitlow said once the plan is drawn to include these
changes it will go to City Council for their approval .
Joanie Zeeb motioned to accept the Community Park 5 Year
Master Plan to include the specified changes. The motion
was seconded. The vote was as follows : Chairman Whitlow -
in favor, Board Member Joanie Zeeb - in favor, Board Member
Bill Burge - in favor, Board Member Bill Emsoff - in favor ,
Board Member Jill Tomek - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
DISCUSSION & APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY PARK PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT: The Board viewed a video presentation by Philip
Bounds regarding a volunteer playground project completed in
the City of Hurst. Philip Bounds explained that an
architectural agency out of New York heads up the proiect
working with the people in the community starting with the
children. They will not work with the City. This
particular project was organized by two housewives. The
firm sends all the details and plans of everything that will
be needed. The architectural fees were paid by the City and
everything else, material , labor, tools , and equipment were
donationed and volunteers built it. The architects design
the playground based on interviews with children who live in
the community. The entire community is involved therefore
the vandalism rate is extremely low. This entire project
once organized took four days to erect. The material used
is pressure treated yellow pine.
Jill Tomek said that this program sounds wonderful , but due
to the size of the City right now I don' t think it would be
feasible to attempt such a project. I would like to keep it
on file for future use.
Philip Bounds distributed some photographs of a "super
structure" built at the new day care in Wylie by a gentleman
out of Dallas. Mr. Bounds said a wooden structure like
this would fill up one half of the existing playground area
and the other half could possibly be used for swings and a
sandbox. The cost is around $7, 000.
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Jill Tomek said it' s a neat idea but not enough to keep the
kids busy. $1 , 200 was raised by the Womens League and
McDonalds will also be having a fund raiser. The President
of the Womens League will meet with different clubs and get
each club to do a separate thing in building the playground.
D. F. Whitlow asked how much money was in the budget for
playground equipment. Jill Tomek said none, just money for
the french drain and pea gravel is included in the budget.
Jill Tomek said I gave a list to the Womens League on things
to purchase for the playground. I got a good price on
redwood.
Bill Emsoff said doesn' t redwood, along with all wood, have
to be treated every year. Jill Tomek said if it does we may
as well go ahead and get the pressure treated pine since it
is cheaper. Ron Homeyer said redwood is not as strong but
will last twice as long if it is sealed every year.
Philip Bounds said the problem is that we need to get
equipment in our playground now. The main thing is getting
it organized and the whole community involved.
There was some discussion of what types of equipment are
considered unsafe by T. M. L. and the liabilities involved.
As the Board Members reviewed a catalog there was some
discussion of what items to put in the playground and the
prices of various equipment.
After discussing the possibility of having a meeting with
some citizens for their input on what type of equipment is
wanted it was decided that what is wanted and what is
affordable are two different things.
Jill Tomek suggested going ahead and spending the $1 , 200
donated by the Womens League and to get started with putting
small items in the playground area now.
Bud Naish explained the budget situation to the Park Board
and informed them that they could request that part of the
$3, 000 WSA revenue go towards the purchase of playground
equipment.
Councilman Naish suggested asking for donations from
businesses outside of Wylie. Home Depot for example, alot
of people in Wylie buy there hardware at this store. The
businesses in Wylie are just about donated out.
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Board Members agreed to meet on Monday, June 5, 1989 at
12: 00 P. M. to tour the playground area in Irving that was
earlier discussed by Philip Bounds.
Philip Bounds suggested to the Board that they completely
organize a plan before setting any dates for installation.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: There being no citizens present the
Park Board moved on to the next order of business.
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Joanie Zeeb expressed her concern over
keeping the grounds at the Municipal Complex looking good.
Joanie Zeeb said is there anyway we can keep this area
mowed, it looks aweful . Don White said we do the best we
can with one man. Jill Tomek said that in a few weeks the
seasonal helpers will start work so maybe we can keep up
with it better. Joanie Zeeb said can we make a
recommendation to Council to do something to get the grass
mowed. D. F. Whitlow said I feel we have the authority to
make recommendation on just about anything involved with
parks and recreation, that includes right-of-ways. Bill
Emsoff said maybe we could suggest to City Council to hire
some contractors to mow.
D. F. Whitlow suggested making a recommendation to City
Council for some money to be appropriated out of the general
fund for playground equipment.
Jill Tomek said to Don White when things are bought out of
the budget can you let the Park Board know what is being
bought, from who, and how much it costs. We don' t know how
much money we have left to work with. Don White said I will
have to discuss this with the City manager. I don' t think
you would be interested in, or need to know everything that
is spent. For example that I bought a clutch for one of the
mowing tractors or a radiator hose for the truck. Jill
Tomek said yes I would. Don White said let me remind you
that you are an advisory board to the City Council . I will
discuss this with the city manager. Bill Emsoff said the
budget is available for anyone who wants to look at it.
Jill Tomek said I feel we should know what is going on in
the park.
Jill Tomek expressed her disapproval by stating that she had
witnessed a city employee pulling Philip Bounds off of his
job in the park the other day to help hang a bulletin board
at city hall that she could have hung herself . Don White
said all my employees have to work together as a team and my
foremans are given tasks to do on a weekly basis. If they
do not get it done they are in trouble with me.
Councilman Naish said our park is a quality of life. We
knew when Philip Bounds was hired he would be one person and
that is not enough. It is a start.
There was some discussion of the importance of keeping the
Municipal Complex grounds mowed. Especially if the city
expects the citizens to keep their property mowed.
There being no other business or discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn, was seconded with all in favor.
D. F. Whitlow, Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Keith, Secretary
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LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 18 , 1989
The Library Board of the City of Wylie met in regular
session on April 18 , 1989 at 6 : 30 p.m. in the workroom of
the Rita and Truett Smith Library, 800 Thomas, Wylie, Texas .
A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been
posted in the time and manner required by law. Those
present were Rita Smith, Cathie Upshaw, Mary Jo Smith , Betty
Stephens and Library Director Rosanne Burgess. Members
Robert Fultz, Carol Barry, and Valerie Wiggins were absent .
Mary Jo Smith acted as Chairperson. Also present were
Councilmen Jim Swartz and Bud Naish and City Secretary
Carolyn Jones .
The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Smith at 6 : 40
p.m.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO VALERIE WIGGINS. City
Secretary Carolyn Jones was unable to administer the oath of
office to Valerie Wiggins , due to her absence.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 21 , 1989 . Cathie
Upshaw questioned whether the minutes should be a full
record or a synopsis of the meeting . The minutes are
generally an overview of the meeting , and- the full tape is
available from Carolyn Jones , City Secretary. The minutes
of the March 21 , 1989 meeting were approved .
DISCUSSION WITH STAFF MEMBER AS TO PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL . Councilmen Swartz and Naish
addressed issues , and said that they stay abreast of what
the Board is doing through the minutes of the meetings that
the City Secretary, Carolyn Jones provides in their packets .
Situations where there would be costs involved would need to
be approved by Council , but generally they are aware of what
we are doing . We are all working for the citizens of Wylie,
and should work together . Name of the library is
established as the Rita and Truett Smith Library, and the
Council supports that name legally and officially. Carolyn
Jones explained that the meetings are always to be open to
the public .
PRESENTATION BY CATHIE UPSHAW REGARDING SUMMER PLAY
ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS. Possible play for the teenagers
to present and make funds for a "Teen Corner" . Introduction
of Christy Avant and Joy Boyd. It is important to get all
the Board members involved as well as the parents of the
teens . Possibly put on performances at Southfork Mobile
Home Park, the Nursing Home, etc .
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DISCUSSION OF DRAFT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Importance of written records of general policy for
questions and problems that may arise. Future policy needs
to be established regarding unattended children, homeless ,
etc . Ordinances that may be in effect will be checked by
Ms . Jones, City Secretary.
GENERAL DISCUSSION . There being no further discussion , the
meeting was adjourned .
Mary Jo Smith, Vice-Chairperson
Respectfully submitted,
Rosanne Burgess , Library Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO: CHARLES NORWOOD, CITY MANAGER
CAROLYN JONES, CITY SECRETARY
FROM: JAMES JOHNSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR7w-..-"-d—"--------
RE: AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AUDIT SERVICES
DATE: JUNE 20, 1989
Requ,vicemen-: City Chanter A tLcte VII - Mun c Lpat Finance Section 13
(Independent Audit)
An annual audit iis requited by Chanten. Thdis nequeh-t L ion the &ta4,6
to pnepcuce a RFP and ,ticit pnopo4sabs ion pnatezzi.ona1 audit Aenv.ice4
prom CPA /hums bon 64.,scai yecVt 1988-89 (ending 9-30-89) . The counc-J
wilt nev,iew the pnoposatz and award to the 6ikm o6 the,vc choice.
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June 20, 1989
City of Wylie
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administrative charge policy which will only be
assessed to delinquent accounts. This charge
reflects our administrative costs for collecting and
processing delinquent accounts.
Effective July 1, 1989, a$2 administrative charge
will be assessed to those customers whose payment
in full has not been received on or before the 16th
of the month. It your paytuc. t ror cubic ,cr.icc
is received on or before the 16th of the month,
your payment is the normal monthly charge. If
payment for your cable service is received aft a
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16th, your payment is the monthly charge plus
S:.. administrative fee. Again, we want to remind
you that this new policy will not affect the majori-
t of our subscribers who pay on a timely basis.
V4� appreciate your bu$inc» Ynd thank you for
!i'cwins ut to provide you with the finest in quid.
it) cable television service. If you have any ques-
tiona about your cable TV bill. ploa:o *all your
local cable office.
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