10-11-1983 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 11, 1983
7:00 P.M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 11,
1983 in the Council Chambers 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 Mayor Robert
B. Squires, Mayor Pro Tem John Akin, Councilmen Don Hughes, Cleo Adams,
Percy Simmons, and William Martin, I . W. Santry, City Secretary Carolyn
Jones, Randal Gaston, Jamie Roberts, Mike Rawlings , Ti,m_. Hemingway, Don
Kreymer, Tom Kubicek, and Gary Roddy & other citizens.
Minutes and Accounts Payable: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to
approve minutes and account payable with the exception of Control Spec-
alist Invoice. Seconded by Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
Acceptance of Part Street Phase II : Mr. Santry reported all work had
been done and concrete had been tested and all test were very good.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to accept Park Street Phase II.
Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Purchase of a Binding Machine: This machine cost $695.00 but with
discount from office supply, the cost will be $550.00. Motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to purchase the Binding Machine. Seconded by Council-
man Simmons. All in favor.
Awarding Contract for refuse collection: Councilman Hughes said the com-
mercial rates are in standing with what the City charges - some will be
higher. The City will handle all refuse billings.
Mr. Tim Hemingway said this is unfair to industry for an increase of
refuse charges. Tim says the City is causing his business to compete
with other industries.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughes to award the contract to Moore
Industrial subject to Attorney's approval . Seconded by Councilman.'
Simmons. All in favor.
The above motion made to be amended in order to reflect on effective
date. Councilman Hughes amended his motion to award Moore Industrial
the refuse collection contract with an effective date of December 1, 1983.
Seconded by Councilman Simmons. Four in favor - one in opposition (Council-
man Adams).
October 29, 1983 - Halloween - Resolution declaring Halloween night be
�.� October 29, 1983 in connection with Elementary School Carnival . Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve Resolution declaring October
29, 1893 as Trick or Treat night for Wylie. Seconded by Councilman Simmons,
all in favor.
Purchasing of 2 - 3" Water Meters: Need two (2) three (3") inch water
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meters one for High School and one for Middle School . These two
meters have not been working correctly for quite sometime. Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to purchase these two meters. Second-
ed by Councilman Martin. All in favor.
Approval of Pirate Drive Construction: Mr. Santry reported the concrete
for Pirate Drive did not come up to standard and does show some weakness.
The City does have a signed maintenance agreement for one year with the
contractor. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve Pirate
Drive. Seconded by Councilman Hughes. Four in favor. Councilman
Simmons sustained.
Speed Zones: A - Birmingham —from State Highway 78 to Ballard - B. -
Kirby Street - from State Highway 78 to Birmingham - C. Stone Road -
from Birmingham to alley between Hilltop and Briarwood - D. S.D.H. &
P.T. Ordinance on State Highway 78 E. S.D.H. & P.B. Ordinance on F.M. 544.
All school zones are to be 20 M.P.H. ,except Highway 78 will be 25 M.P.H. .
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to adopt the above school zones in
the above areas. Seconded by Councilman Hughes - All in favor.
Final Plat for Creek Side Estates: Mr. Santry reported Planning and
Zoning recommended the approval of the final plat. Motion made by
Councilman Simmons to accept final plat for Creekside Estates. Seconded
by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Final Plat for Railroad Industrial Park: Mr. Santry reported that
Planning and Zoning Plat Committee recommends this be accepted. Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve final plat for Railroad Indust-
rial Park. Seconded by Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
Departmental Reports: All reports were accepted as turned in. Fire
Department reported the antenna tower has been ordered the fire depart-
ment wanted to remind the Council there was an agreement the City would
pay one half the freight charges. Fire Department is ready to submit
publication for bids for the Base radio.
Paging system for public works was also discussed. Fire Department
uses a paging system which lets them go anywhere in the City without
missing calls.
Amendment to Fee Ordinance: The rates for sewer on apartments and mobile
homes and electrical and plumbing improvements were left off the orginal
fee ordinance. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to adopt the amend-
ment to the fee ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Martin. Three (3) in
favor - one (1) apposed (Councilman Simmons) - 1 sustained (Councilman
Adams).
Motion was made by Councilman Martin to recess into Executive Session,
in accordance with Article 6252-17, subsection 2G, to discuss personnel
matters. Seconded by Councilman Hughes. All in favor.
Mayor Squires called Council back into open session.
Volunteer Police Unit: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve
a policy for Chief Abbot to organize a volunteer police unit. Seconded
by Councilman Hughes. All in favor.
Appointment to Planning and Zoning: Motion was made by Councilman Martin
to appoint Kent Crane to Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem. All in favor.
Appointment to Zoning Board of Adjustments : Motion was made by Councilman
Simmons to appoint Gary Ludwick to Zoning Board of Adjustments. Seconded
by Councilman Hughes. All in favor.
Motion was made by Councilman Martin to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
Hughes. All in favor.
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ATTEST:
Carolyn es Secretary