05-12-1981 (City Council) Minutes rt
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 1981
7:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John W. Akin. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and
manner required by law. Those in attendance were Mayor John W. Akin,
Mayor Pro Tem William Martin, Councilmen Harold Eavenson, Bill Berry,
Councilwomen Reta Allen and Geline Dodd, City Manager, Lee S. Vickers,
City Secretary, Gail Wallace,Police Chief Royce Abbott, Assistant Fire
Chief Larry Allen, Harold Spence, Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Sharp and a number
of Wylie citizens.
Invocation was given by the Mayor.
Presentation of plaques. The Mayor presented plaques of appreciation
to Peg Barker and Kathy Elledge whose terms had expired on the
Library Board. He also presented plaques to Frank McMillan and Sue
Webster who were going off the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Special acknowledgement went to Mr. McMillan as he had served
continuously on the Planning and Zoning Commission since 1968,
while also serving on other worthwhile committees for the City.
Approval of minutes and accounts payable. The minutes from the
regular council meeting of April 14th, the special council meeting
of April 28th, and the accounts payable were approved with motion
by William Martin, seconded by Harold Eavenson, all in favor.
Application for federal grant - airport. The Mayor advised the
audience that the airport issue had previously been discussed at
length and no more time would be taken up except to permit each side
to voice their opinion one last time. Mrs. Kay Sinkule spoke in
opposition to the airport and Mr. Raymond Cooper spoke in favor of
the airport. Mr. Cooper asked the Council to consider adopting
the resolution to apply for federal funds to acquire an environmental
assessment and airport master plan in order for everyone to obtain
needed additional facts.
The Mayor then brought the issue before the Council. Motion was made
by Harold Eavenson, seconded by Bill Berry, all in favor to authorize
the City to make application for the federal funds.
Utility Easement - Keller Addition. Richard Parker asked the Council
to consider abandoning a five foot utility easement located on the
west side of Lot 3, Block 12, Keller Addition. It was determined that
the easement was of no use to the City or the property owner. With
motion made by William Martin, seconded by Reta Allen, all in favor,
the Council voted to abandon the easement.
Consider request for water service by Sammy Sharp. Sammy Sharp came
before the Council to request water service on an existing line which
is within the City's ETJ. The Mayor explained that the line was
installed prior to our present Ordinance regulating tapping of lines
outside the City limits and that the line is too small to accommodate
another residence. The Mayor suggested Mr. Sharp contact North Texas
Municipal Water District regarding water service and decide which
would be the most economical for him. After Mr. Sharp gathers all
the necessary data regarding water service, then the Council will
make a decision whether to grant a waiver to NTMWD to provide water
or they will allow him to connect with the City's line.
Installation of new sanitary sewer lift station. Harold Spence
addressed the Council regarding the installation of a new sanitary
sewer lift station east of the city limits. Mr. Spence is planning
a subdivision at this location which would be developed into 35 lots.
Mr. Spence advised the Mayor that the property would be annexed into
the city limits if the new lift station could be installed.
The Mayor advised Mr. Spence that the city was not in a financial
position to bear the costs of installing the lift station, which
is estimated to cost $54,000.00. The Mayor suggested that Mr.
Vickers contact the other developers in that area to determine if
they would be interested in sharing a pro rata share of the installation
find out how many people the lift station would accommodate, and the
preliminary costs to be shared.
Solid Waste Bins. The City Manager explained the need for several
commercial trash bins; 15 each 3 c.y. bins and 3 each 2 c.y. bins,
He also stated that a loading attachment would be required for the
City packer truck. Upon the manager's recommendation, motion was
made by Mrs. Geline Dodd, second by Mrs. Reta Allen, to authorize
execution of a lease-purchase agreement with Environmental Sales
and Service, Inc. for the above containers for eight quarterly
payment of $860.10 each, the first and last payments to be made upon
delivery of the containers. Further, that the loading attachment be
purchased for the sum of $725.00, installed. The motion carried
unanimously.
Departmental Reports. The Departmental Reports were discussed by
the Council. The Municipal Court Clerk was complimented for the
professional report submitted.
As the City has a continuous problem with stray animals, the Mayor
suggested putting an article in the newspaper requesting citizens
to keep up their animals.
Chief Abbott advised the Council that Richard Johnson, Municipal
Judge would not be able to attend Court on May 26, 1981. As there
are around 100 cases on the docket, it would cost too much money
for the city to reschedule Court. Therefore, he suggested that Glenn
Swanner, a Justice of the Peace in McKinney be retained to hold court
on that night. If Mr. Swanner works out, the City should consider
using him in the future when Mr. Johnson is not available. The Mayor,
Council and City Manager agreed to this arrangement. Mr. Swanner will
be paid a maximum of $100. per court session.
Councilman Eavenson made a motion to recess into Executive Session,
in accordance with Aritcle 625217, subsection 2G, to discuss per-
sonnel matters. Councilman Martin seconded, all in favor.
The Mayor called the meeting back into open session. After some
discussion Council agreed by concensus that the City Manager should
retain the services of Robert Roddy as a part time contractor to
perform electrical and plumbing inspection services for the City
on a fee basis, for an indefinite period of time.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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William E. Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
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City Secretary