09-14-1982 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 1982
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on September 14,
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, Brian Cowan, Police
Chief Royce Abbott, David Engelmann, Bryant Barry, Tim Hemingway, Kathryn
and Mike McAnally, Bob Vincent representing Texas Power & Light Company,
Rev. Al Draper, Frank Dockins from General Telephone Company, Bob Edgin,
Mr. Weymeyer, Melvin St. John, Harry Tibbals and Del Wilson.
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Martin.
Public hearing on proposed 1982-83 City budget including General Revenue
Sharing was called at 7:00 p.m. City Manager Vickers made presentation
advising Council the proposed budget included an increase in over 65
homestead exemption to $15,000 and a decrease in the tax rate to $.47
($.01 decrease) . He also went over expenditures for each department, and
General Revenue Sharing expenditures.
The Mayor advised Council of his desire for a budget policy to be established.
He also asked for Council 's re-evaluation in regard to lowering the tax rate.
Mayor felt the quality of City services would be lowered if the tax rate
were lowered.
A lengthy discussion followed in regard to what the tax rate should be, and
on preparation of the budget.
The Mayor asked for any questions concerning General Revenue Sharing. There
being no questions, Mayor advised the Council would adopt budget on Septem-
ber 27 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing on the proposed budget was closed
at 7:55 p.m.
The first public hearing was called regarding annexation of approximately
43 acres of land located south of Alanis Lane and Martinez Lane. Mayor
made reference to minutes available from Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting regarding planning for the proposed annexation.
Mr. St. John gave Council a copy of anticipated revenues to City if pro-
perty is annexed and developed into mobile home development.
Tim Hemingway, on behalf of Holland Hitch Company made a public protest
to the proposed annexation alleging if property is annexed for mobile
home park it would be contrary to planned development for that area. He
also protested in regard to increased traffic flow in front of Holland Hitch.
Bryant Barry urged City Council to establish goals for the City which the
Planning & Zoning Commission could use in their planning capacity. He
advised that the Council needs to establish the quality of life desired for
the future of Wylie. After some discussion on the matter, it was the con-
census of the Council that a work session be held between City Council and
Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss the goals to be set for Wylie.
On motion by Councilwoman Allen a second on-site public hearing on the pro-
posed annexation was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 27. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor. It was the concensus of the
Council that a joint work session be scheduled with Planning & Zoning
Commission immediately following the public hearing.
Final plat for Rush Creek Estates was approved on motion by Councilman
Martin, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor.
Public works facilities in Wylwood V Subdivision were approved on motion
by Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor. The
developer's one year maintenance will begin from this date. Div roar
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City Manager requested clarification regarding contributions to be made by
Harry Tibbals and Harold Spence toward construction of the new sanitary sewer
lift station. Council had previously adopted ordinance establishing pro rate
fees to be charged according to the number of lots in the subdivisions.
Councilman Eavenson moved that the City would not collect pro rate fees per
lot from Mr. Spence or Mr. Tibbals. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, �►
all in favor.
Councilman Eavenson moved, with second by Councilwoman Dodd to authorize
invitations to bid on one police patrol car to be considered at the October
Council meeting. All were in favor.
Larry Hampton had submitted request to Council for assistance in demolishing
a fire-damaged building at Oak and Cottonbelt. After some discussion,
Councilman Eavenson moved that the City establish a policy to demolish fire-
damaged property beyond repairs at no cost to owner. Motion seconded by
Councilman Martin, all in favor.
Resolution 81-82-9-1 was adopted in support of "Operation Crime Watch".
Judy Trimble had requested City participation to make literature available
to citizens. Also, assistance was requested to install signs in areas parti-
cipating in program. Councilman Eavenson moved to adopt Resolution, seconded
by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
An ordinance revising the fuel adjustment clause for Texas Power & Light
Company was adopted on motion by Councilman Simmons, seconded by Councilwoman
Allen, all in favor.
Mr. Bob Vincent advised that Texas Power & Light Company had become a member
of Texas Electric Utility Company. Their identity will remain the same.
A resolution was passed endorsing Council 's position on the extension of
Spring Creek Parkway. Council 's first choice was for the southernly route
of Park Blvd. Their second choice was the widening of Parker Road. Motion
was made by Counciman Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor
to pass Resolution 81-82-9-2
Council also passed Resolution 81-82-9-3 asking for County participation
in extension of Plano Parkway east to F.M. 544. Motion was made by
Councilman Eavenson, seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor.
Bids were reviewed for the purchase of water and sewer pipe. Bids were
received from: Bowles & Edens - $18,252.33, using alternates $15,632.42;
Trans Tex - $17,372.36, using alternates $15,006.34; Rohan Co. - $18,569.52,
using alternates $15,814.82; Johnson Supply - $20,202.50, using alternates
$15,457.37. Councilwoman Dodd moved to award bid to Trans Tex, seconded
by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor using alternate bid for force main.
City Manager advised Council of $561.00 overrun on street paving on
Briarwood and $641.00 overrun from Control Specialist to raise lift
station. Council approved these overruns by concensus, and also approved
90% payment to Control Specialist for lift station.
Council also approved by concensus:
- authority for painter to sign his name to Fire Department sign,
- authority to sale 200 pounds of Amdro ant poison at $1.00 per
pound with a maximum of one pound per resident,
- authority to check into purchase of emergency generator for P.D.
Departmental reports were accepted on motion made by Councilman Martin,
seconded by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor.
City Manager advised Council of Nortex Nursery lack of water pressure.
The solution would be to increase the existing 2" water pipeline to an
8" size. The City's cost would be to extend the water main from the
transmission line running through Nortex Nursery to FM 3412. However,
he also advised Council of legalities involved in meeting State Health
Department requirements. City Manager advised he would discuss the
situation with Carl Reihn and report back to Council .
Dissatisfaction was expressed by Council members regarding the engineering
services of Hogan & Rasor. City Manager advised Bob Hogan was willing to
discuss the matter with Council at their convenience.
Councilman Eavenson moved to adjourn, seconded by Co cilman Simmons,
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