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06-08-1982 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1982 -- 7:00 P.M. The Wylie City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 1982 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Squires presided. A quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and in the manner required by law. Those in attendance were the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem William Martin, Council members Reta Allen , Geline Dodd, and Percy Simmons, City Manager Lee Vickers, City Secretary Gail Wallace, Police Chief Royce Abbott, Director of Public Works Brian Cowan, Don Huffman, D & H Development Corporation, and a number of citizens. Invocation was given by William Martin. The minutes of the May 11, 18 and 25 Council meetings and accounts payable were approved on motion made by William Martin, seconded by Reta Allen, all in favor. Reta Allen made a motion that Harold Eavenson be appointed to fill the vacancy on the City Council . Motion was seconded by William Martin, all in favor. Mayor Squires administered the oath of office to Mr. Eavenson and he was seated at the Council table. Old business: The appointments and/or reappointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Park & Recreation Board were tabled until the ...� next meeting of the Council . The motion to table was made by Council- man Martin, seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. A public hearing was held on a petition for annexation of approximately 100 acres located on the south side of Highway 78 and west of Maxwell Creek to be used for a mobile home park and retail center. Mr. Don Huffman, D & H Development Corporation made a presentation on his development plans for the property. He explained that 15-17 acres across the front of the property would be used for commercial or retail . They also propose to have up to 600 lots for mobile homes. Of major concern was the number of children a development of this size would bring into the school system. At present the Wylie schools are at capacity. Mr. Huffman's reaction to this problem was that the development could be restricted to adults only if the City so desired. There were other areas of concern brought to the Council 's attention regarding a development of this size. The Mayor informed Mr. Huffman that he would like extra time to make an investigation into all aspects of the development prior to making a decision on the annexation. During the meantime, the second public hearing could be scheduled for Monday, June 28, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. This hearing will be held on the ground of the proposed development. William Martin made a motion that Mr. Huffman be required to follow the normal procedures required for the annexation and rezoning of new developments. That no special meetings be called to expedite the process. The motion was seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. A public hearing was held on request to rezone lots 8, 9 & 10 of W. I.S.D. property located west of Hartman Elementary School and North of Kirby from residential to retail zoning. The rezoning was approved on motion made by Geline Dodd, seconded by Reta Allen, all in favor. A public hearing was held on request to rezone Oaks Addition from agricultural to residential and retail . The rezoning was approved on motion made by William Martin, seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. A public hearing was held on request to rezone Tibbals Addition from agricultural to residential zoning. The rezoning was approved on motion made by Councilwoman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Simmons, all in favor. A public hearing was held on request to rezone Westwind Meadows II from agricultural to residential zoning. There was opposition against the extension of Willow Way and Stoneybrook into the new addition with no other street outlets. The rezoning was approved on motion made by Councilman Simmons, seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor. A public hearing was held on request for special use permit to operate a day care center at 401 N. Jackson. Concern was expressed regarding the loading and unloading of children. It was suggested that Mrs. Connelly, as part of her contract, request her customers load and unload on Jackson, and not on Brown, due to a potential traffic hazard. Mrs. Connelly also assured Council the property would be remodeled and be inspected by the Fire Marshal . Councilman Martin moved to approve the special use permit with the understanding that the permit would be reevaluated in one year regarding the traffic flow. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor. Motion was made by Councilman Eavenson to table the appointment of board members to the Wylie Industrial Development Corporation for a later date. Motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor. Several citizens who live on South First Street were present to discuss the flooding problem in their area. Brian Cowan, Director of Public Works, was instructed to study the problem and report his findings to the Council . The Mayor assured those citizens present that the problem would definitely be looked into. Council discussed Ordinance 80-03, an ordinance which requires sub- dividers to sign a performance agreement and post a performance bond prior to plat approval . City Manager recommended that the ordinance be abolished with a 60-day moratorium placed on the issuance of building permits in order that a replacement ordinance may be written. Councilman Eavenson made a motion to abolish Ordinance 80-03 and replace it. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor. Councilman Simmons abstained. Drainage problems at Briarwood and Dogwood (Fulgham residence) were ,..90 discussed. Mr. Cowan explained that the street has settled below standard level causing the water to pond at Briarwood and Dogwood, in front of the Fulgham residence. His solution to the problem was to raise the street back to standard level and raise the curb 8" to force the water away from the house. City Manager requested authori- zation from Council to spend $3,000 toward an effort to alleviate the drainage problem in this area. Councilman Eavenson made a motion to authorize the expenditure, with a second by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor. Renewal of the bank depository contract for two years was discussed. Councilman Simmons stated he would like the contract reviewed to determine if the City is getting the best services available. City Manager advised that copies of the contract would be sent to each member of the Council . Councilwoman Allen did move to renew the contract with First State Bank, seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. The need for part-time legal counsel was discussed. City Manager recommended Mrs. Camille Elliott who is Municipal Judge for the City. Mrs. Elliott agreed to serve as the City's legal counsel for $70.00 per hour, with no retainer. Councilman Martin moved to retain Mrs. Elliott as part-time legal counsel , seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor. The need for custodial services at City Hall and the Library was dis- cussed. Council gave concensus to authorize invitation of proposals for custodial services at City Hall and Library. An ordinance was adopted approving new electrical rates to be charged by Texas Power & Light. Motion to adopt was made by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilman Simmons, all in favor. The Council authorized cooperative repairs to City-County Road running from Fifth Street south to Stone Road (FM 544 east) . The City's portion - , for labor and materials will run $7,200 to $7,400. Don Kreymer pre- sently has $2,730 in escrow to pay 1/3 of the costs of repairs to Fifth Street to the east boundary of his property. Mr. Tibbals will also be asked to participate in the repairs to the portion of the road running along his property. Motion was made by Councilman Martin to authorize the cooperative repairs to the road, seconded by Council- woman Allen, all in favor. Councilman Simmons abstained. The Council accepted final airport plan report for contractual purposes and authorized final payment to consultants. Motion was made by Council- man Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor, to accept final report and approve final payment which includes $750. budget over- run. Motion was made by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor to table an item regarding approval of tractor rental agree- ment. Motion was made by Councilman Simmons, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, with all in favor to accept departmental reports. Bids were considered for the purchase of a pickup for Director of Public Works. Two bids were received. One from Carter Chevrolet as follows: z ton pickup - $7,643.24; mid-size pickup - $6,686.71. Newman Chevrolet --, bid as follows: 2 ton pickup - $7,665.00; mid-size pickup - $6,680.00. Council approved purchase of the 2 ton pickup from Carter Chevrolet in the amount of $7,643.24. Motion was made by Councilman Simmons, seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. A presentation was received from Vic Eggemeyer, Wylie Pest Control and Mr. Jim Hudenhoff regarding weed control . Mr. Hudenhoff recommended the use of Roundup and Oust to control weeds in City ditches. This formula kills weeds and leaves bermuda grass. Mr. Eggemeyer advised Council the cost of treating the weeds along the ditch areas would be $3,000 - $3,500. Council was advised of need to go out for bids on a project of this amount. Concensus of Council was given to advertise for bids for the June 28 meeting. Mayor called a workshop to be attended by Council , City Manager and City Secretary for June 22 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss new ideas obtained from recent seminars. Mayor appointed Reta Allen chairman of a sub-committee to look into the proposed mobile home development. She will work with Bryant Barry. Mayor asked that another notice be published in the papers asking for individuals who wish to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission and Park and Recreation Board to submit their resumes by noon on June 25, 1982. Motion was made by Councilman Eavenson to adjourn, seconded by Council- woman Allen, all in favor. eft , . quires, Mayor ATTEST: RaiT"Wal ace, CitySecretary Y