01-11-1983 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 11, 1983
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session at 7 :00 p.m. on January 11 ,
1983 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 William Martin, Council members Harold Eavenson, Percy Simmons, Reta
Allen and Geline Dodd. Also present were City Secretary Gail Wallace,
Director of Public Works Brian Cowan, Police Chief Royce Abbott, Assistant
Fire Chief Mike Rawlings, Fire Marshal Lester Gayler and the following:
Bob Vincent from Texas Power & Light, Don Kreymer, Tim Hemingway, Harry B.
Carroll , Melvin St. John, Bill Kreymer, Bill Elam, Ronnie Cole, John Reyes,
Catherine McAnally, David Engelmann, Robert Moorman, Ted Kirby of Ted' s
Floor, Al Kittner, and Tom Daniels. City Manager Lee Vickers was absent.
Mayor Squires gave the invocation.
City Council minutes of December 14, 1982 and December 22, 1982 and Planning
& Zoning Commission minutes of December 20, 1982 along with accounts payable
were approved. Motion to approve was made by Councilman Martin, seconded
by Councilwoman Allen. All were in favor.
Public Hearing - Birmingham Trust Land. The first public hearing on
petition to annex Birmingham Trust Land was held. Mayor Squires, as
Chairman of the Birmingham Trust Land, explained the reason for requesting
annexation is for protection of the property within the City limits. He
explained there are no present plans for development of the property;
therefore, the property will remain zoned agriculture following annexation
procedures. He also advised that the proposed annexation has been taken
before Planning & Zoning Commission and discussed with Don Whitt.
There were no objections to the proposed annexation. Councilman Eavenson
made a motion to approve the first public hearing and to schedule a date
for the second on-site public hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Allen. All were in favor.
The second public hearing was scheduled for the 8th of February, 1983.
Public Hearing to Rezone Kinsington Manor Estates from Agriculture to
Single Family-2. Council was advised that Planning & Zoning Commission did
approve and recommend the rezoning to Single Family-2. There was no opposition
to the rezoning, therefore, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Martin
made a motion to approve rezoning of Kensington Manor Estates from agriculture
to Single Family-2 Motion was seconded by Councilman Simmons. All were in
favor.
Consider Preliminary Plat for Kinsington Manor Estates. Director of Public
Works advised that the main concern was discharge of storm water and size
of water and sewer lines. These items are being worked out on the final
plat. He advised that he was satisfied with the preliminary plat. Mr.
Hemingway advised that the storm drainage water will be channeled underground.
Mr. Carroll , Engineer for Mr. Hemingway, advised that the lift station being
constructed in northeast corner of this property was designed to service
this addition only. It was also noted that this lift station would empty
into the lift station at North Texas Municipal Water District.
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Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Councilwoman Dodd and
seconded by Councilwoman Allen. All were in favor.
Public Hearing to Rezone Lot 1, Block 6, Keller Addition (400 S. Jackson) .
A public hearing was held on request to rezone Lot 1, Block 6, Keller
Addition from residential to retail for general office use. The request
had been approved by Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Parker, owner of
the property, intends to tear down the existing duplex and build a new
office building. In order to provide continuity of the businesses in
this particular area, Council approved the rezoning with the specific
understanding that it be used for office space only. (Could not be used
for retail stores such as drop-in grocery, etc. ) . Motion to approve the
rezoning for office use only was made by Councilman Eavenson and seconded
by Councilman Martin. All were in favor.
Meadow Heights Addition. Collin County requires City Council approval on
subdivisions developed within a five mile radius of the City. Main concern
of the Council regarding this development was provision for fire protection
since the Wylie Fire Department would be required to furnish protection for
this development. Mr. Daniels, Engineer presenting the plat, advised he
had no plans for fire hydrants in this development. Mr. Kittner, Developer,
advised that Mr. Bozeman of East Fork Water Corporation had stated the
water lines would not accommodate fire hydrants. City Council insisted that
the Developer install fire hydrants to insure adequate fire protection.
They also agreed to inform Collin County of their position on the matter.
Councilwoman Allen made a motion to approve Meadow Heights Addition provided
that adequate fire hydrants are installed. Councilwoman Dodd seconded the
motion. Motion passed with Councilman Martin abstaining.
Pirate Drive. Due to the absence of the City Manager, Council tabled this
item until the next Council meeting.
Hydraulic rescue tool . In a prior Council meeting, City Council had agreed
to assist the Fire Department with the purchase of the rescue tool by con-
tributing one-half of the $8,000 purchase price. The Fire Department
advised they were well on their way in collecting their share of the cost.
Motion to approve invitations to bid for the rescue tool was made by Council -
man Eavenson, seconded by Councilwoman Allen, with all in favor.
City Hall Carpet. Councilwoman Allen had carpet samples for Council to view.
Also Ted Kirby, owner of Ted' s Floor was available to discuss the various
types of carpets and the prices. Council was advised that City Hall was in
receipt of a check from Wylie Insurance for $2,018 for the water damage to
the old carpet. Mayor suggested that Councilman Simmons and Councilwoman
Allen use their discretion in selecting a replacement carpet with a limit
of $2,500. Motion approving this item was made by Councilman Martin, seconded
by Councilman Eavenson, with all in favor.
Departmental Reports. Departmental reports were discussed. Councilman
Eavenson advised that the Highway Department had informed him that they
could install a four-way flashing red light at the intersection of F.M. 544
and Highway 78 until a permanent light could be installed. They had also
indicated that the signal light should be installed by July 1 at Highway 78 —•
and Ballard.
Mayor's Report and Council Discussion. Mayor asked news media present to
give coverage regarding the new emergency numbers for the Police Department.
Mayor asked that an item be placed on the next Council meeting agenda to
appoint a Board of Adjustment for appeals from the Zoning Ordinance.
Council asked for a meeting to be scheduled for January 24 at which time
a work shop be scheduled for the same time and that each Council member put
down a subject of concern to be discussed at the work shop. City Secretary
was given several subjects of concern to be included on the workshop agenda.
Fire Marshal Gayler requested that the City adopt an Application for Certi-
ficate of Occupancy which would be required on all rental property, with a
greater emphasis on commercial and industrial buildings. When a building
becomes vacant, new occupants would be required to complete an application
and comply with all City codes prior to occupying the building. Mayor
requested that this item be placed on the next Council meeting agenda.
Councilman Eavenson made a motion to go into Executive Session in accordance
with the terms of Article 6252-17, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes, Section
2g to discuss personnel matters. Motion was seconded by Councilman Simmons,
with all in favor.
Council returned to open session at 10:30 p.m. Meeting was adjourned on
motion made by Councilman Eavenson, seconded b uncilman Simmons, and all
in favor.
ber fires, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ara/Li l alla e, City Secretary