04-22-2021 (Citizens Bond Committee) Minutes D„N Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory
CITY OF Committee
WYLIE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 22,2021—6:00 p.m.
Smith Public Library Multi-purpose Room
300 Country Club Road,Bldg. 300
Wylie,TX 75098
and via Zoom
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Aaron Jameson called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following Committee
members were present: Matthew Soto, Becky Welch (6:04 p.m.), David Goss, Lance Goff, Aleksandra
Rolfson,Scott McDonald,Todd Pickens,Brooke Lopez(attended virtually),Nahum Razo, Sandra Stone,Wes
Dorsey, and Renee Young. Keith Stephens was absent.
Staff present included: City Manager Chris Hoisted; Assistant City Manager Brent Parker; Assistant City
Manager Renae 011ie; Finance Director Melissa Beard; Assistant Finance Director Ron Arp; Parks and
Recreation Director Rob Diaz; Public Works Director Tim Porter; and City Secretary Stephanie Storm.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no citizens present wishing to address the Committee.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider, and act upon, approval of April 8, 2021 Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Committee member Rolfson, seconded by Committee member Dorsey, to
approve the April 8, 2021 Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Meeting minutes. A vote was taken and
motion passed 13-0 with Committee member Stephens absent.
2. Date and Time of future Committee Meetings.
The consensus of the Committee was to continue holding Thursday meetings at 6:00 p.m.with the next
meetings held on May 6, May 20, and June 10 (if needed).
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3. Capital Improvements Project list. •
City Manager Hoisted reviewed a Capital Improvements Project list,which included the category,name,
and estimated price.
Staff answered questions from the Committee regarding parking lots, sidewalks, sleeping
accommodation concerns at Fire Station 2,utilizing eminent domain/ROW acquisition on thoroughfare
projects, aquatic center, existing infrastructure and drainage needs,purchasing quints for Fire Station 5
with bond money, and the relocation of Fire Station 2.
4. Bond Committee Priorities.
City Manager Hoisted reviewed the survey results from the Bond Committee regarding the priorities of
each Committee member. Twelve responses to the survey were received by staff
Staff answered questions from the Committee regarding matching County funds for projects, 2005
Bond,add sidewalks with intersection improvements,Lake Lavon Study,Senior Recreation Center,dog
park, trail lighting, Fire Station 1 relocation,
Based on the Committee's survey results, the top projects for Streets include: McMillen Dr.,
Culvert/Bridge, Stone Rd., Traffic Signals, Downtown Improvements, and Intersection Improvements-
Sidewalk/Pedestrian. Staff requested the Committee also consider reviewing additional information on
Park Blvd.
Based on the Committee's survey results,the top projects for Parks and Recreation include:Lake Lavon,
• Senior Center expansion, Municipal Complex improvements such as trail lighting, dog park,
amphitheatre, and destination playground, and aquatics. Committee member McDonald requested
additional information on Braddock Park and Parkside Park.Staff requested the Committee also consider
reviewing additional information on Founders Park.
Based on the Committee's survey results,the top projects for Facilities include: Fire Station 2 relocation,
Animal Shelter expansion,and Fire Station 5 Construction.
Staff will bring back additional information on the top rated projects at the next Bond Committee
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Committee member Goff, seconded by Committee member Pickens, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:20 p.m. A vote was taken and motion passed 13-0 with Committee member Stephens absent.
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Stephanie Storm,City Secretary
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