03-31-2009 (City Council) Minutes 7/ Wylie City Council
CITY OF WYLIE
Minutes
Special Called Meeting Agenda
Wylie City Council & Wylie Independent School
District Joint Work Session
March 31, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wylie Municipal Complex- Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
6:00 P.M. - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Mayor Hogue called the Wylie City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following Council
members were present: Councilwoman Kathy Spillyards, Councilman Goss, Councilman Young,
Councilman White, and Councilman Porter. Mayor Pro Tem Red Byboth was absent.
Staff present included: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager Jeff Butters;
Police Chief, John Duscio; Fire Chief, Randy Corbin; City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Public
Services Director, Mike Sferra; Planning Director, Renae' 011ie; Interim Finance Director,
Melissa Beard; Public Information Officer, Craig Kelly, and City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Young gave the invocation and Councilman Porter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their
name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, Council is not
allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
There were no citizens present wishing to address Council during Citizens Comments.
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REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2009-10 authorizing the annexation of a 7
acre tract of land situated in the Allen Atterberry Survey, Abstract No. 23, Collin
County, Texas generally located south of Martin Drive and east of South Ballard
Avenue. (R. 011ie, Planning Director)
Staff Comments
Planning Director 011ie addressed Council stating that this annexation is at the request of the property
owners, James Stephen Gee and Stacy Lynn Gee. The property is located south of Martin Drive and east
of South Ballard Ave within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)of Wylie. Ms. 011ie reported that pursuant
to state regulations, two public hearings had been held on March 10, 2009 and March 24, 2009 to allow
citizens a chance to be heard on this item. Proposed tonight is Ordinance No. 2009-10 authorizing the
annexation.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Young, seconded by Councilman White to approve
Ordinance No. 2009-10 authorizing the annexation of a 7 acre tract of land situated in the Allen
Atterberry Survey, Abstract No. 23, Collin county, Texas generally located south of Martin drive
and east for South Ballard Avenue. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Byboth absent.
Mayor Hogue convened into Executive Session quoting Section 551.071 and description below
at 6:23 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001, et.seq. Texas Government Code, to wit:
Section 551.071: Meeting with City Attorney regarding a matter(s) in which the duty of the
City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas conflicts with the Open Meetings Act regarding:
• Legal advice concerning Award of Special Commissioners in the condemnation
proceeding No. 002-03096-2008 and styled City of Wylie, Texas vs. Alpay Living
Trust of October 18, 1996.
Mayor Hogue reconvened into Regular Session at 6:59 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
Mayor Hogue announced that no action will be taken as a result of Executive Session.
7:00 P.M. - RECONVENE INTO JOINT WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
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JOINT WORK SESSION WITH WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Hogue convened into the Joint WISD and Wylie City Council Work Session at 7:10 p.m.
The following Council members were present: Councilwoman Spillyards, Councilman Goss,
Councilman Young, Councilman White, and Councilman Porter. Mayor Pro Tern Byboth was
absent.
WISD Board President Susan Shuler called the Wylie Independent School District Board of
Trustees to order at 7:10 p.m. Trustees present were: Lance Goff, Stacie Gooch, Ralph James,
and Sam Satterwhite. Ronni Fetzer arrived at 7:20 p.m. Sue Nickias was absent.
WORK SESSION
• Discussion regarding the status of city projects.
City Engineer, Chris Hoisted reviewed various city projects that were underway and the
timelines the projects were scheduled for completion. They included: McCreary Road/Springwell
Parkway, FM 1378, Ballard Street (Stone Rd. to Alanis Dr.), Ballard Street (Alanis Dr. to the
County Line), and Brown Street East and West. Mr. Hoisted also reported that the Quiet Zones
have been applied for through the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Discussion of Wylie ISD projects and Tax Rate Information.
WISD Assistant Superintendant over Finance, Brian Miller reviewed cost projections for new
building needs, based on additional student enrollment over the next few years and how these
costs relate to the WISD tax rate. He also reviewed the history of WISD tax rates for both
Maintenance/Operations and Interest/Sinking Funds and their cost relationship to other
surrounding school districts, which showed WISD's tax rate at a medium average of tax rates in
the local area. Mr. Miller reported that with good stewardship of tax dollars and bond funding,
the school district has remained in the medium average over the last few years.
• Wylie ISD 2009 Bond Election and Contingency Plans.
WISD Superintendent Dr. Fuller spoke about the need for the $84,500,000 Bond Proposition.
He also explained contingency plans in the event the May 9`h Bond Election did not pass.
• Wylie ISD Human Resource Update.
Assistant Superintendent over Human Resources, Dr. Cole McClendon reviewed the current
personnel working for the school district. Dr McClendon reported on the future need for teachers
and support staff based on the estimate of students expected to join the school district in the
coming years. He reported a total of 1,612 employees staffed for FY 08-09 with that number
increasing by 32 teaching positions by FY 09-10. Dr. McClendon reported that the assistance of
the 5 Wylie Resource Officers headed by Donna Valdepena was providing excellent service to
the district.
• Wylie ISD Accountability Report.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. T.J. Farler presented Accountability
Data which included Gold Performance Acknowledgements; she reported that TAKS tests in
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science and math had shown improvements per student group. TAKS test results showed
Exemplary level for all student groups in reading and writing and Recognized levels for all
student groups in Social Studies. She explained some of the challenges in keeping
Exemplary/Recognized levels of performance and at the same time, teaching every student the
required course work.
• Discussion of the City of Wylie Neighborhood Planning Initiative.
Planning Director 011ie gave a short report regarding the newly implemented A.C.T.I.O.N Plan.
She explained that the ACTION Plan is a tool to afford each resident and stakeholder the
opportunity to work together towards greatly improving the quality of life for all residents of
Wylie. She reported that staff had successfully completed working in the JM Butler Addition
where a concrete flume was installed to alleviate drainage problems. Staff is currently working
with residents of the Bostic Addition to install or repair sidewalks.
• Discussion of current and possible shared resource opportunities between city and
school district.
WISD Public Information Officer Susan Dacus reviewed the current WISD and City of Wylie
Partnerships. They included: Resource Officers, Wylie Wave, Parking at Founder's Park for
Pirate Stadium, School Government Day, STAR Students, City of Wylie-Partner in Education,
Shared Fiber for Internet Access, Tennis Courts at Founders Park, Emergency Operations
Center Representation, Joint Use of School and City Facilities, Joel Scott Memorial Park, Fire
Protection Programs for Students, Purchasing Land for Wylie High School and Founders Park,
and Crossing Guards. She thanked the City for their support in these endeavors.
With no further business before the Wylie School Board of Trustees, Sharon Shuler adjourned
the work session at 8:58 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Take any action as a result from Work Session.
Mayor Hogue recessed into Regular Session at 8:58 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Wylie City Council, a motion was made by Councilwoman
Spillyards, seconded by Councilman White to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Consensus of
City Council was to adjourn.
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