07-26-1982 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CALLED MEETING
JULY 26, 1982
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in called session at 7:00 p.m. on July 26,
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, Geline Dodd,
Harold Eavenson, Reta Allen, City Manager Lee Vickers, City Secretary
Gail Wallace, Director of Public Works Brian Cowan, Police Chief Abbott,
Fire Chief Larry Allen, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Rawlings, two volunteer
firemen, Developers Joe George, Don Kreymer, Gary Roddy, Melvin St. John,
Harry Tibbals and Harold Spence, Lone Star Gas Representative Joe Gandy,
Texas Power & Light representative Bob Vincent, Frank Rasor, Glenn Morrow,
Charles McCl.aine, David Engelmann and Bo Daffin.
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Martin.
Old business: Bids were receive and opened for the purchase of a sanitary
sewer lift station pump, motor and controls. Smith Pump Company submitted
a proposal for $9,559 for lift station materials only. Control Specialist,
Roanoke, Texas bid $32,958 for materials and installation of lift station.
City Manager advised he and Mr. Cowan would need time to study the bids
prior to making a decision. A meeting was scheduled for August 2, 1982
to consider the bids.
Preliminary Plat - Tibbals Addition: Prelininary plat for Phase I of
Tibbals Addition was discussed. Mr.. Cowan indicated that the plat was
in accordance with subdivision regulations. No opposition was indicated
at Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held on July 22. Motion to approve
the preliminary plat was made by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilman
Martin, all in favor.
Preliminary Plat - Westwind Meadows II: Preliminary plat for development
of Westwind Meadows II was presented by Mr. St. John. A water easement
between Lots 41 & 42, Block 1 to tie into the new hospital system was
discussed. Mr. St. John indicated he had no problem with granting the
easement. In compliance with recommendation by Planning & Zoning
Commission, the alley between Lots 43, 44 & 45, Block 3 will be eliminated.
Councilwoman Dodd moved to approve the preliminary plat on condition that
exceptions made by Planning & Zoning Commission were made. Motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor.
Preliminary Plat - Woodbridge Development: Joe George presented the
preliminary plat for Woodbridge Development. Phase I will be the first
portion developed. Traffic flow was discussed. Motion to approve the
preliminary plat was made by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Eavenson, all in favor.
Monitoring Wells - Sanitary Landfill: Frank Rasor, Hogan & Rasor, Inc. .••,
discussed installation of monitoring wells. The monitoring wells are
required in order for the City to be in compliance with State Health
Department regulations. The closure plan was also discussed with
Mr. Rasor. The estimated cost for installing the monitoring wells and
the closure plan will be approximately $2,200. Motion to authorize
City Manager to issue work order to Hogan & Rasor, Inc. to install the
monitoring wells and initiate closure plan for landfill was made by
Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
City Manager informed Council he was in receipt of a letter from North
Texas Municipal Water District who advised that Wylie residents would
be able to dump at the Maxwell Creek landfill upon presentation of a
City water bill or a disposal permit issued by City Hall. The City
would be billed for this service monthly. (This service is limited
to residents; not to commercial disposal.)
He also requested Council's permission to negotiate with NTMWD regarding
the purchase of the City's CAT 977. The Council indicated general approval
of the sale with action to be taken at August 2 meeting. Council also
requested City Manager gather information regarding the feasibility of
contracting sanitation pickup with an outside firm.
City Manager requested clarification of the off-street paving policy.
He had received a request from Wylie Auto Parts for paving of their front
parking area. After some discussion Councilman Martin moved that a light •••••
study be made in work session to determine whether or not Council should
expand the off-street paving outside the downtown area. Motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
Paving at Wylie Community Park. City Manager requested decision from
Council as to how much of the work on paving of Thomas Street and parking
lot should be done by City forces and how much should be contracted.
Councilman Eavenson moved to authorized invitation for two separate bids:
one for base work and one for two course seal coat. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Simmons, all in favor.
Fire Engine: City Manager contacted Plano City Manager regarding the
purchase of a grass fire fighting engine. Mr. Griffin advised he would
need to get his City Attorney's opinion and City Council approval
regarding Wylie's purchase of the engine which is a City of Plano auction
item. City Manager Vickers recommended Wylie pay an average of the auctioned
price of two other units. Meanwhile the engine has been delivered to Wylie
on a loan basis. Council gave concensus for City Manager to negotiate with
City of Plano for the purchase of the engine.
The purchase of one Model TLV Sniffer for the Fire Department was approved
on motion made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all
in favor. The purchase will be made with funds collected by Fire Department
with City paying the difference out of General Revenue Sharing.
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The purchase of two semi-trailers for $360 each was approved on motion
made by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
Bo Daffin requested City consider raising the exemptions for residents
over the age of 65. Council advised the matter would be addressed upon
receipt of preliminary budget figures.
City Manager requested Council's decision on whether or not to furnish
a copy of his Employment Agreement to David Engelmann of The Citizen.
After some discussion, Council advised Mr. Engelmann he could review the
Agreement at City Hall, but would not be given a copy to take out.
Councilman Eavenson made a motion to recess into Executive Session, in
accordance with Article 6252-17, subsection 2G, to discuss personnel
matters. Councilman Martin seconded, all in favor.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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Robert B. - quires, Mayor
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al ,dal ace, City Secretary