07-13-1982 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 13, 1982
6:30 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 13,
1982 in the Council Chambers. Mayor Squires presided. A quorum was
present and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and
manner required by law. Those in attendance were the Mayor, Mayor
Pro Tem William Martin, Council members Percy Simmons, Harold Eavenson,
Reta Allen and Geline Dodd, City Manager Lee Vickers, City Secretary
Gail Wallace, Police Officer Johnny Holley, Fire Chief Larry Allen,
Assistant Fire Chief Mike Rawlings, several volunteer firemen, Tim
Hemingway, Don Kreymer, Lester Gayler, David Englemann, Teresa Squires,
Randall Gaston, Park Board Chairman Pat Minihan, President of WSA
Richard Parker.
Invocation was given by William Martin.
The Mayor requested clarification of expenditures over $500. He asked
if Council should go out for bids or award contracts as in the instance
of high mowing costs. After some discussion, Councilman Martin moved that
the Mayor be authorized to approve checks over $500 for mowing only without
coming to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all
in favor.
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Councilwoman Dodd moved with second by Councilwoman Allen to pay accounts
payable and approve prior Council minutes. All were in favor.
Old business: Park Board Chairman Minihan asked that the original appointed
board members remain on the Park & Recreation Board until the completion of
Phase I of the park. Presently three board members' terms are due to
expire. On motion made by Councilman Eavenson, Stuart Wallace, Don Whitt,
and Lowell Brewster were reappointed to serve additional three year
terms on the Park Board. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all
in favor.
The Mayor asked Council to consider adding three additional members to the
present nine member board. It was the concensus of the Council and Chairman
Minihan the Board was large enough. Any individuals wishing to render
assistance to the Board could be assigned to committees.
A brief discussion followed regarding several areas of concern by Chairman
Minihan and WSA President Richard Parker. City Manager advised that the
parking area would be paved in the fall and that the plumbing fixtures
would be installed as soon as they were received. Chairman Minihan also
stated he would like to schedule the park dedication for the weekend of
homecoming.
City Manager received concensus from Council to get additional help in ,
Public Works Department: one certified water/sewer operator and one
laborer.
The second and final reading of ordinances annexing Oaks Addition, Tibbals
..".,. Addition and Westwind Meadows II was accepted on motion made by Councilman
Martin, seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor.
Tim Hemingway came before the Council to express concern over the extension
of FM 544 across Highway 78 at Kirby Street. He suggested routing FM 544
east on Kirby to Stone. The Council did not wish to encourage additional
traffic on Kirby as it would create a hazard for school children attending
the elementary school. City Manager did recommend improving the inter-
section at Highway 78 and Kirby.
The only bid received for a police car was one from Carter Chevrolet for
$9,555.00. Councilman Eavenson moved to reject the bid, seconded by
Councilman Martin, all in favor.
Council discussed an ordinance to replace Ordinance 80-03 and Ordinance
82-7 regarding subdivisions. The new ordinance specifies block by block
approval with no certificate of occupancy issued until the entire phase
is completed and accepted. Councilman Eavenson moved to adopt the ordinance
contingent upon adding the word "consecutive" after 'As each. . . ' in
Section 3. Motion was seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor.
An ordinance regulating garage sales was adopted on motion made by Council-
- man Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor. The ordinance
will become effective August 15, 1982.
An ordinance was adopted deannexing the center portion of East Stone Road
and Old Sachse Road in order for the County to maintain these roads.
Councilman Eavenson made the motion, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all
in favor.
Fire Chief Allen reported to Council concerning the accident in the '69
Pumper. He also advised that the City of Plano had three trucks they
were putting up for bids. City Manager was requested to discuss the cost
of the engines with Plano City Manager and report to Council at the July 26
meeting.
Council had authorized bids for repairing the section of street in front
of Dr. Fulgham's residence to alleviate flooding. The bids came in
exceptionally high, therefore, City Manager recommended using City forces
to tear out the street and get bids for repaving only. Councilman
Eavenson moved to reject the prior bids and authorize City Manager to
advertise for bids for repaving only. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Martin, all in favor.
Departmental reports were discussed. Fire Marshall Gayler requested the
City's assistance to purchase a petroleum detector which costs $1,413.85.
He has collected $650 toward the purchase price with an additional pledge
of $200. Council suggested the item be placed on the July 26 agenda.
Following Council discussion, the meeting was adjourned on motion made
by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor.
obert B. uires, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Gail Wa lace, City Secretary