09-27-1982 (City Council) Minutes �y ,S
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 ""
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in called session at 7:00 p.m. on September
27, 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,
Diector of Public Works Brian Cowan, Fire Chief Larry Allen, Assistant
Fire Cheif Mike Rawlings, members of the Planning & Zoning Commission,
residents on Martinez Lane, and owners of the property abutting the
proposed Glen Knoll Park, Melvin St. John, Harry Tibbals, Tim Hemingway,
representing Holland Hitch Co. , Joe George and Gary Roddy, developers and
numerous other citizens.
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Martin.
Mayor Squires announced that an on-site public hearing would be held at
the 43 acre tract of land under petition for annexation, located south
of Martinez Lane and Alanis Lane. The meeting was recessed and transpor-
tation was made available to proceed to the site. Upon arrival , Mayor
Squires asked Mr. St. John to advise interested citizens of the boundaries
of the property under annexation. After a brief question and answer session,
the meeting was reconvened at City Hall .
On behalf of Holland Hitch Co. , Tim Hemingway entered formal opposition
to the annexation of the 43 acre tract of land. He also made note of
written opposition received from William Beebe, President and Chairman
of the Board of Holland Hitch Company, Holland, Michigan.
Written opposition to the annexation was also received from John Martinez
(who was present and expressed verbal opposition) and signed by the majority
of the property owners on Martinez Lane.
Also present was John Wells, a landowner within 200 feet of the property,
who voiced opposition to the annexation.
The opposition was based against increased traffic on Martinez Lane and
off Highway 78 in front of Holland Hitch. The landowners also alleged
that the proposed annexation was contrary to future land use as indicated
by the master plan. The owners insist the land would be better used as
industrial , which would bring in more taxes for the City versus a mobile
home park.
Bryant Barry, a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission and of the
School Board made a documented presentation in opposition to the proposed
annexation. His opposition stated a cost to Wylie residents to subsidize
the park, not part of planned growth, depreciation in value of homes,
increased percentage of rental and low income houses in Wylie, and loss
in taxes to City and Wylie Independent School District.
Also stating opposition to the proposed annexation were Randall Gaston, on
behalf of residents in Westwind Meadows I addition, Richard Parker and
Vicki Martin.
Bo Daffin made a presentation regarding the difficulty in collectingtaxes on mobile homes.
Speaking in favor on the annexation were Melvin St. John and Harry
Tibbals stating the need for additional housing in Wylie.
The Mayor closed the public hearing on the proposed annexation at
9:05 p.m. and entertained a motion from Council regarding the petition
for annexation. Councilman Simmons moved to table the annexation for
future consideration, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, with Councilwoman
Dodd in favor. Opposed were Councilman Martin and Eavenson. The Mayor
advised the annexation would be further considered at the October 12
meeting.
An information hearing on paving improvements on Mardi Gras and Memorial
Streets was conducted. Councilman Martin advised Mayor of a meeting
which was held by the property owners on Mardi Gras and Memorial ,
attended by some Council members. A list of questions was compiled and
spokesmen were appointed. The major concerns of the residents were the
type of paving to be done, the length of time for completion and cost
to the residents. They were also concerned with the upcoming replace-
ment of water lines in their area.
After hearing from several of the resident spokesmen, City Manager was
instructed to prepare a comparative cost estimate for replacing the
streets with asphalt and concrete. The estimates will be mailed to
the homeowners, including corner lot owners, to take a poll for replacing
the street with asphalt or concrete, and to find out the number of home-
owners who will share in the cost of the paving. It was the concensus
of the Council that corner lot owners should be assessed on both sides.
The results of the survey will be considered, and if 75% of the home-
owners agree to participate in the paving costs, a public hearing will
be called for October 12. Councilman Eavenson made motion to call public
hearing on October 12 to make a decision regarding improvements to the
streets, including assessment to side lots. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
A brief session was held with Planning & Zoning members. Due to the late
hour, it was decided that another joint meeting be called for Tuesday,
October 19 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss future planning growth for Wylie.
It was agreed that a Goals Committee, comprised of a member of the City
Council , Planning & Zoning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, School
Board, and a citizen, be formed.
Bids for paving improvements on South Thomas, Wylie Community Park road
and parking lot were considered. K.C. Swayze Construction bid $14,525
for 4" lime stabalized base and $34,030 for seal cost for a total of
$48,555. Joe Sullivan, Inc. bid $24,070 for 4" lime stabalized base and
$18,675 for seal coat with an alternate bid of $19,505 using precoated
aggregate for surface treatment. Councilwoman Dodd moved to accept Joe
Sullivan, Inc. bid of $24,070 for lime stabalized base using alternate
bid of $19,505 for a total price of $43,575. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Eavenson, all in favor.
Ordinance 82-17 setting the property tax rate at $.47 per $100 valuation
was adopted on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman
Eavenson, all in favor.
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Ordinance 82-18 adopting a revised budget appropriating resources for
the budget year ending September 30, 1982 and Ordinance 82-19 adopting
a budget and appropriating resources for the budget for beginning
October 1, 1982 were approved on motion by Councilman Martin, seconded
by Councilwoman Allen, all in favor.
Mr. Joe George submitted a proposal for drainage improvements in Trails
Addition. Mr. George requested approval to go ahead with the improvements
of the drainage ditch in advance of approval of final plat from Planning &
Zoning and City Council . It was the concensus of the Council that Mr.
George could go ahead with the improvements with the City staff partici-
pating in the portion located on Stone Street public right-of-way.
Councilman Simmons moved to adjourn, seconded by uncilman Eavenson,
all in favor. --'
obert quires, Mayor
ATTEST
ail Wall ce, City Secretary