11-09-1982 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 1982
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on
November 9, 1982 in the Council Chamber at City Hall , 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 Martin, Council members Reta Allen,
Geline Dodd, Percy Simmons and Harold Eavenson, City Manager Lee Vickers,
City Secretary Gail Wallace, Director of Public Works Brian Cowan,
Police Chief Royce Abbott, Fire Chief Larry Allen, Joe Gandy, Nancy
Umbach and Shelton Cook representing Lone Star Gas, K. C. Swayze,
Harold Spence, Al Kittner, Mike and Catherine McAnally, David Engelmann,
Billy Nelson, Harry Tibbals, Bryant Barry, Don Kreymer, John Yeager,
Dennis Kauffman, Jerry Davis, Ruthie and Randall Gaston, Frank Dockins,
Bob Edgin, Sara Honzell , Charles Osborne, Bob Hogan, and CaMille Elliott.
Mayor Squires gave the invocation.
Accounts payable and Council meeting minutes of October 12, 1982,
October 13, 1982, and October 28, 1982, were approved on motion by
Councilwoman Dodd, seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor.
Old Business: Reconsider annexation ordinance - Mayor advised that any
discussion relating to this issue would be limited to Council table only.
Mayor reiterated his opposition to the annexation request and asked
Council not to begrudge him for his feelings on the issue.
Prior to calling for a vote on the issue, Mayor read the following letter
which was presented to him by Mr. Al Kittner:
"11-9-82
To: Mayor Robert Squires:
The undersigned is the owner of the 100 acres , more or less that was
considered for annexation to the City of Wylie this past summer for the
intended use as a Mobile Home Park.
As you are aware the City Council elected not to annex the property
into the City as requested and to the best of my knowledge there was no
reason stated by the Council for rejecting this request.
This particular park was going to be a first class park which would
of provided the residents with an approximately $300,000. -- club house
and pool facilities along with a park area and highly restricted. All
development work was to be in accordance with the specifications of the
City of Wylie. A considerable amount of offsite development costs was to
be incurred for the extension of water and sewer facilities and that
would of incurred additional development in the South Wylie area.
The location of the property was ideal since it was not in the
integral part of the City of Wylie and would not restrict industrial
development.
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In my opinion, if the 43 acre site is approved for annexation for
the proposed Mobile Home Park by Mr. St. John, then I think the City
Council should reconsider annexation of my 100 acres for the same type
of development.
Further, to the best of my knowledge there was no opposition by
adjoining land owners for the annexation of my 100 acres and I hope
that this request will be reconsidered. Best Regards Al Kittner"
Mayor called for a motion to pass the ordinance without his signature.
Councilman Simmons moved to pass the ordinance annexing the 43 acres
south of Martinez Lane. Councilwoman Dodd seconded the motion. The
vote was as follows:
Percy Simmons In Favor
Reta Allen In Favor
Geline Dodd In Favor
Harold Eavenson Opposed
William Martin Opposed
Ordinance 82-20 annexing the 43 acre tract south of Martinez Lane and
Alanis Lane was approved by majority vote.
Public Hearing - General Revenue Sharing: A second public hearing was
conducted on General Revenue Sharing funds for the upcoming year. The
City's allocation will be $30,008. Proposed expenditures will be used
for public safety equipment as follows: FMC Fire Truck - $5,150; 1980
fire truck - $13,960; used fire truck - $7,500; new police car - $9,600.
Total expenditures will be $36,210. City Manager advised there was
money remaining in last year's General Revenue Sharing fund to cover
the overrun. The City Manager explained the formation of the General
Revenue Sharing program. The public hearing was closed.
Ordinance Fixing Lone Star Gas Rate. Mayor advised he and Councilman
Martin met with representatives of Lone Star Gas and compromised for
approximately 75% of their original request. Councilman Martin moved to
approve the ordinance, seconded by Councilwoman Dodd, all in favor.
K. C. Swayze Contract Overrun: K. C. Swayze Construction Company's
bill for paving the north half of Butler Street was $1,360.00 over the
amount he had submitted to Council to perform the work. Mr Swayze
explained that he did not have the bid sheet in front of him when he
scheduled the paving work and did not realize he was supposed to pave
one half the street. When preparing his statement for the City, he
figured materials and labor for paving the entire street.
Mayor Squires recommended Mr. Swayze be paid the overrun amount in as
much as he did have his money invested in the project and he performed
an outstanding job on the paving, with the understanding that no future
overruns would be approved by the Council for any project.
Motion was made by Councilman Eavenson to pay the overrun, seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, all in favor.
Final Plat for Westwind Meadows II: Harry Tibbals presented final plat
for Westwind Meadows II. Mr. Cowan advised that final plat had been
approved by Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Martin made
motion to approve final plat for Westwind Meadows II. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Eavenson, all in favor.
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Phase I, Oaks Addition: Mr. Cowan advised that all streets, alleys,
and utilities were in compliance with City specifications. He recom-
mended approval of these facilities. Councilwoman Dodd made motion
to approve public works facilities for Phase I, Oaks Addition. Motion
seconded by Councilman Simmons, all in favor.
Request for, Variance - Oaks Addition: Mr. Spence requested clarification
of the term "block" as it relates to Oaks Addition. Mayor advised that
he had intended for "block" to relate to one street. At the end of one
street would constitute a block. It was the concensus of Council that
Mr. Spence could get building permits for all of Phase I provided anyone
building along a newly paved street must stay off the street for 28 days.
Purchase Police Patrol Car: Three bids were received for a police car
package. Steve Colvin Chevrolet bid - $10,116.50; Late Chevrolet - $10,057.38
and Carter Chevrolet - $10,055.00. Councilwoman Allen made motion to accept
low bid from Carter Chevrolet for $10,055. Motion seconded by Councilman
Eavenson, all in favor.
Nortex Nursery Water Service: Nortex Nursery has extended a 4" pipe line
from their meter to their supply tanks. They have requested the City
to install a 4" line from their meter to an abandoned water tank. North
Texas Municipal Water District would not agree to this because there is
no additional water available off the 14" transmission line going to Plano.
The Water District recommended that a 12" valve be installed off the 72"
water main which feeds Garland. The cost of this project would be in
the neighborhood of $80,000. Neither Nortex Nursery nor the City of Wylie
can afford such an expenditure.
Since there did not appear to be a ready solution to the water service
problem for Nortex, Councilman Martin made a motion to leave this item
open to allow City Manager to negotiate with North Texas Municipal Water
District for a possible solution to the problem. Motion seconded by
Councilwoman Allen, all in favor.
Departmental reports were received.
Mayor Squires updated Council regarding the Thoroughfare Bond Program.
The only project requiring participation from the City of Wylie will be
widening of Highway 78. The only portion approved by the State so far
is the widening of Highway 78 from County line to Wylie. Wylie's
participation could be in the neighborhood of $100,000 for drainage,
gutters, and related items. Additional costs may be incurred for utility
relocations and obtaining right-of-way through Wylie. City may be in a
4position to participate in the five year plan by floating a road improve-
ment bond when necessary. City Council indicated they were in agreement
with the project to widen Highway 78 to four lanes from County line to
Highway 205.
City Manager had received information from Highway Department that in
order to have four lanes with continuous left turn lane would require
60 feet wide street with curb and gutter. This would require a total
of 100 feet right-of-way through Wylie. Plans are to begin the widening
in late 1982 or 1983 from Walnut Lane in Garland to County line. The
widening from Impression Center East to Highway 205 is anticipated in
six-seven years.
Councilwoman Allen made a motion to go into executive session in
accordance with Article 6252-17, subsection 2g, V.A.C.S. to discuss ,,,„�
personnel matters. Motion was seconded by Councilman Simmons, all
in favor.
No action was taken upon returning to open session.
The meeting adjourned at 12:35 A.M.
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