10-13-1981 (City Council) Minutes f.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 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, Council members Geline Dodd, Reta Allen,
and Bill Berry. Councilman Harold Eavenson was not present. Also
present were City Manager Lee Vickers, City Secretary Gail Wallace,
Police Chief Royce Abbott, Firemen Larry Allen, Shorty Warren, Mike
Rawlings, James Roberts; Lone Star Gas was represented by Joe Gandy
and Jim Rankin; Bob Hogan and Don Allen were present from Hogan & Rasor;
Doug Schaumburg was present from American LaFrance and Bob Dalenberg was
present from Pittsburg Tank & Tower. Also present were Fred Mobbs, Dan
Scarborough, Jerry Allred, Lesa Allred, Jackie Shipley, Ray Shipley,
Lonnie Phillips, Herman Graf, Del Wilson, Bryant Barry and Dave Bloxom, Jr.
and Paul Smyers from Speed Fab-Crete.
Invocation was given by William Martin.
The minutes of September 15 and September 29 meetings and the accounts
payable were approved with motion made by Geline Dodd, seconded by .
William Martin, all in favor.
A public hearing was held on Lone Star Gas' request for rate increase.
Mayor Akin explained that at a special meeting on September 29, the
Council had voted to suspend the rate increase to give Wylie consumers
an opportunity to have a hearing on the requested rate increase.
Mr. Joe Gandy, Lone Star Gas, made a brief presentation on the need for
the rate increase. A discussion followed.
Mayor Akin informed Lone Star Gas that instead of granting the requested
increase, he would negotiate with Lone Star Gas what he considered to
be a fair and equitable rate. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Bids for painting the downtown elevated water tank were opened and
considered. Three bids were received. Kirkland Corrosion bid $14,200,
no bond was filed. Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. bid $11,400.76, bid bond
enclosed. Don L. Owen Paint Contractor bid $4,600.00, check enclosed
for 5% of bid. Mr. Owen's bid was for one coat of paint and did not
include sandblasting.
City Manager indicated he did not feel one coat of paint would be
sufficient. He asked the opinion of Mr. . Dalenberg who also indicated
more than one coat would be needed. He also recommended sandblasting
the entire tower and using primer to prevent flaking. Mr. Dalenberg ""'►
added that his company could begin the work within 30-40 days and his
work would carry a five year guarantee.
City Manager recommended tabling the decision on the bids until he
had an opportunity to study each bid. William Martin made a motion
to table the bids for further consideration with second by Reta
Allen, all in favor.
The City Manager requested a committee be appointed to assist him in
studying the bids. The Mayor appointed Reta Allen and Geline Dodd
to assist Mr. Vickers in the selection.
The Mayor recognized Fred Mobbs who resides at 301 Hilltop. Mr. Mobbs
was concerned with the unpaved alley which runs north of his driveway.
After a rain Mr. Mobbs cannot get into his driveway and there is also
a problem with mud. Mr. Mobbs also contends that when he purchased
his home the alley was paved, but over the years the paving has eroded.
A discussion followed between Mr. Mobbs and the Council . The Mayor
informed Mr. Mobbs a solution to the problem would be worked out and
he would be informed.
Mr. Herman Graf, Mr. Lonnie Phillips, Jackie Shipley, Ray Shipley,
Jerry Allred and Lesa Allred who reside at 502, 504, 506 and 508
Valentine were present. Their residences had received flood damage
due to heavy rains draining into the sewer mains and backing up into
their homes. They were seeking relief for damages.
Mr. & Mrs. Allred requested reimbursement of $250.00 which was their
insurance deductible. Mr. & Mrs. Shipley requested reimbursement for
having their carpet cleaned or replacement of the carpet if the odor
could not be removed. Mr. Phillips was asking reimbursement of $35.88
cleaning costs. Mr. Graf did not sustain monetary damages. They each
asked that the sewer line be replaced with a larger one in order that
the same problem does not reoccur.
The City Manager advised the residences that the City did not have a
utility easement from several homeowners in the area which would be
necessary to dig up the old line and replace it. He also informed
them there were fences that would need to be moved in order for the
City to work in this area.
The City Manager requested the Council to authorize him to purchase
the additional pipe to up grade the sewer lines in this area, and to
reimburse those residents with damage claims. Also he requested a
committee be appointed to work with him on the damage claims.
With motion made by Bill Berry, seconded by Geline Dodd, all in favor,
the Council asked that each resident with damage claims document those
claims in writing and submit them to the Council for payment. Also
the Mayor assured the residents that as soon as easements were acquired
and the City had a right-of-way, the 6" sewer lines would be upgraded
to 8".
Mr. Don Allen, Hogan & Rasor, discussed bids received for sewer mains
for the new sanitary sewer lift station. Trans-Tex Supply, Bowles &
Edens and Smith Pump Company submitted proposals for the materials.
Mr. Allen recommended purchase of material from each of the suppliers.He recommended purchasing the lift station pump from Smith Pump Co.
at their bid of $9,075.00; purchase of the pipe from Trans Tex and
the 4' and 6' manhole from Bowles & Edens.
William Martin made motion, seconded by Bill Berry all in favor to
accept the low bid from each supplier and gave authorization to the
City Manager to purchase additional pipe to upgrade the sewer lines
on Valentine.
Mr. Bob Hogan, President of Hogan & Rasor presented the Mayor with
a frame color picture of the new water tower.
Three bids were received on the purchase of an additional fire truck.
Superior Southwest bid $53,000 on a 1980 Model 2084 Class A engine,
5-speed dieselwith a pumping capacity of 750 gallons per minute;
American LaFrance bid $52,500 on a 1980 F-700 Ford with a pumping
capacity of 1,000 gpm. They also submitted a second bid on a 1980
Chevrolet at $56,700 with a pumping capacity of 1,000 gpm; Boardman
Co. of Oklahoma City bid $47,500 on an F-700 Ford, 1080 model V-8
five speed transmission with a pumping capacity of 750 gpm.
Motion made by Bill Berry, seconded by Reta Allen, all in favor to
postpone a decision on the bids for one week to allow the City Manager *
to study each proposal . Also he needed time to talk to the local
bank regarding financing as each company requested cash payment.
The Council considered proposal by North Texas Municipal Water
District for abandonment of a utility easement and acceptance of
a new utility easement. This is necessary due to the addition by
NTMWD of 70 million gallons of water capacity and rework of their
sanitary sewer lift station. The Water District had assured the City
there would be no break in service to any customers, and the work
would be done in accordance with City specifications. Geline Dodd
made motion, seconded by William Martin, all in favor to adopt a
resolution for abandonment of a utility easement and acciptance of
a new utility easement.
The addition of two school crossing guards was approved on condition
WISD agrees to share the cost, by Council with motion made by William
Martin, seconded by Bill Berry, all in favor. The guards would be
paid $3.35 per hour. One guard will be situated at Birmingham and
Kirby and the other at Ballard and Stone. The City will pay the
salaries and invoice the school for one-half the cost of all three
guards (including present guard).
Del Wilson, on behalf of the Kiwanis Club, recommended to the Council
that they work together to establish handicap parking areas and
providing ramps for handicaps. The Kiwanis Club will provide the "*
labor for building the ramps if the City and/or businesses will pro-
vide materials. The Mayor informed Mr. Wilson the City would be
happy to work with the Kiwanis Club on this endeavor.
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Mr. Dan Scarborough expressed concern over a portion of Memorial
which is in need of paving and over a ditch which is behind his
property at 308 Memorial . The Mayor advised him that Memorial
was on our list of streets to be repaired. The City Manager advised
him that if he would provide the pipe, the City would install it in
the culvert behind his property.
Departmental reports were discussed. The Fire Department invited
the Council to attend the North Texas Firemen and Firefighters
Association meeting to be held November 10. Dinner will be served
at the Wylie High School and pumper races will be held on the park-
ing lot.
Mr. Dave Bloxom, Jr. and Mr. Smyer, Speed Fab-Crete were present
to show a slide presentation on their buildings. The City Manager
requested the Council authorize him to prepare preliminary schematic
for a proposed municipal complex. On motion by William Martin,
seconded by Geline Dodd, the City Manager was authorized to retain
an architect to help prepare preliminary plans for City Government
Complex. Unanimous approval .
Councilman Bill Berry made a motion to recess into Executive Session,
in accordance with Article 6252-17, subsection 2G, to discuss per-
sonnel matters. Councilman Martin seconded, all in favor.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
John W. Akin, Mayor
ATTEST:
a Walla e, Ci y Secretary