03-28-1984 (City Council) Minutes CALLED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING - MINUTES
MARCH 28, 1984
7:00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in a called session on Wednesday, March 28, 1984,
at 7:00 P. M. 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 in the manner required by law. Those in attendance were Mayor Robert B.
Squires, Mayor Pro Tem John Akin, Councilmen Percy Simmons, William Martin,
Don Hughes, And Cleo Adams, City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn
Jones, P.W.D. & C.E.O. Roy Faires, Don Kreymer, Bob Vincent, Randall Gaston,
Harold Spence, I. W. Santry, Mickey Foster, Harry Tibbals and reporters from
the Wylie News.
Mayor Squires called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.
Adopt a Change in Meeting Nights for City Council and Municipal Court: Motion
was made by Councilman Martin to have Council meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
and Municipal Court on the 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning in April , 1984.
Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Validate Ballots for April 7, 1984 Election: City Secretary Carolyn Jones
reported she recieved 1 ,000 ballots for the up coming April 7th election.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to validate the ballots. Seconded by
Councilman Hughes. All in favor.
Resolution requesting Texas Highway Department to participate in the
Realignment of the "S" Curve on FM 3512: City Manager Gus Pappas said
this involves four property owners dedicating land in order to correct
this curve. Some of the property owners have already been approached and
are in agreement to widen the "S" Curve. Motion was made by Councilman Adams
to sign the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Martin. All in favor.
Annexation of 30 Acres on FM 544 out of the E. C. Davidson Survey: This
property is located on FM 544 East of Century Ready Mix. Mayor Squires
opened the meeting up to the public for the public hearing. There being
no questions or opposition, the public hearing was closed and the item
returned to the Council table. Motion was made by Councilman Adams to
proceed with the next step for annexation of 30 acres. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Akin. All in favor.
Annexation of 86.766 Acres out of the D. W. Williams Survey on FM 3412: This
property is located on FM 3412 adjacent to the site of the new Elementary
School , commonly known as the Vantage Property. Mayor Squires opened the
meeting up to the public for the first public hearing. There being no questions
or opposition, the public hearing was closed and the item returned to the Council
table. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to proceed with the next step
toward annexation of 86.766 acres. Seconded by Councilman Martin. All in favor.
Sign Ordinance Annexing 15 Acres of land out of the D. W. Williams Survey:
This property is located on FM 3412 and is commonly known as the site for the
new Elementary School . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to sign the Ordinance,
annexing the 15 Acres. Seconded by Councilman Simmons.
Four (4) in favor and Councilman Adams abstained.
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Sign Ordinance Annexing 20 Acres of Land out of the E. C. Davidson Survey: (commonly
known as Westwind Meadows III) Motion was made by Councilman Simmons to sign the
ordinance annexing the 20 Acres. Seconded by Councilman Martin, all in favor.
Adoption of an Amendment to the Ordinance Providing for Fees; re Impact Fees:
The impact fee must be paid by the builder at the time of taking out the
building permit or before the water /sewer tap fee is paid. Motion was
made by Councilman Simmons to adopt the amendment to the Ordinance for impact
fees. Seconded by Councilman Martin. All in favor.
Adopt Ordinance Establishing Compensation Payments for Mayor and Council Members:
Mayor Squires said this would not compensate for all the hours put in by Council
members. Compensation is not direct pay but something toward expenses incurred.
Motion was made by Councilman Martin to adopt the Ordinance establishing
compensation for Mayor and Council members. Seconded by Councilman Simmons.
All in favor.
Adopt Ordinance Establishing Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax: Motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Akin to adopt the Ordinance establishing Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax.
Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Adopt Ordinance Licensing and Regulating Carnivals, Coin Operated Machines,
Dance Halls and Pool Halls: Motion was made by Councilman Simmons to adopt
this Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Adopt Ordinance Providing for the Disposition of Abandoned and Junked Motor
Vehicles: Motion was made by Councilman Hughes to adopt this Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilman Martin. All in favor.
Response to Texas Power & Light Rate Increase: Motion was made by Mayor Pro
Tem Akin to wait for 120 days before making a response to Texas Power & Light.
By this time the City should have had a response from Public Utility Commission.
Seconded by Councilman Hughes. All in favor.
Accept Easement between Mobile Home Park and Wylie Community Hospital : Motion
was made by Councilman Simmons to adopt this easement. Seconded by Councilman
Adams. All in favor.
Establishment of "Rush Creek" Sewage Drainage Basin : This basin would be built
in a way that additional pumps/tanks could be added as the area is developed.
At this time there are four (4) developers which would use this drainage with
only one lift station. There has been three (3) locations looked at for this
lift station. Staff is requesting authority from Council to acquire one of
the three locations and then put the figures together for the cost of the lift
station.
It has been estimated 672 acres of undeveloped land is in this area. Using 4
units per acre gives a possible 2,688 units. The lift station complete with
force main and pressure line would cost approximately $245,390.00 plus
$29,380.00 for gravity line. The cost of the 3/4 acre would be approximately
$6,000. The total project would be approximately $276,770.00 with a cost of
approximately $103.00 per lot. Staff recommends that with the rate of inflation
that the price per lot be $110.00. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to
grant authority for staff to establish the Rush Creek Basin. Seconded by
Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
RE-Plat of Oaks Retail : Planning and Zoning recommends this re-plat to
Council for approval . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the
replat for Oaks Retail . Seconded by Councilman Adams. Four (4) in favor,
Councilman Simmons abstained.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughes to convene into Executive Session under
the authority of Article6252-17 of Vernon;s Annotated Civil Statutes Section
2g and 2e to discuss personnel matters and litigations. Seconded by Councilman
Adams. All in favor.
Mayor Squires called the Council back in to open session. During Executive
Session the City Manager Gus Pappas reported the City Attorney has been
able to settle with Control Specialist in the amount of $8,000. Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to authorize City Manager to settle with
Control Specialist in the amount of $8,000.00. Seconded by Councilman Hughes.
All in favor.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Adams.
All in favor.
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ATTEST:
Carolyn es, y Secretary
The past few weeks I have been doing a lot of joking concerning being a " lame
duck " and how great it will be to have the burden of this office lifted.
though I look forward to the opportunity to re-acquaint myself with my
family ( I have been told that my wife has died her hair and tomorrow I ' m going
to find out what color ) ; to pry myself away from this job is extremely
difficult .
While I did not seek re-election to this chair, it does not mean that I plan
to join the ranks of the apathetic. My attitude or devotion to this town has
not changed, but rather has only intensified over the past two years. This
town is my home and I will continue to serve it.
As I look back over my term, I break it into two segments - The first year and
the second year. The first year I look back at about as fondly as I do the
r.',ine I spent in VietNam. The main difference being, at least in VietNam, I
. d get combat pay.
The second year, however, we made up . The city council currently
seated and the office of Mayor were able to put personalities aside and work
together for the benefit of this town.
Although I leave office with difficulty, I leave with a since of
accomplishment that was achieved ONLY through the support of this council . We
have worked together to start laying a foundation upon which to build this
dynamic town and I am proud to be part of it. I wish to thank this council
for all the hard work and support they have giving during my term that allows
me to leave office very proud and I have enjoyed working with you.
As I turn the gavel over to John Akin, I have a statement that I wish to
publicly make for the press and those citizens present. When John was seeking
election to the council last year, he made a campaign promise to work towards
restoring harmony among the council . I want the public to know that he did
' fill that campaign promise and John, I personally thank you and respect you
for your assistance in that area. We have had our disagreements, and while I
reserve the right to continue to voice my differences, I will wholeheartily
support you as the Mayor. Those citizens who have been my supporters, I now
ask them to pledge that support to you. Not only does the city council need
to work in harmony, but the entire community needs to be working together -
And I pledge to continue to work within the community towards that goal .
Not only do I thank the council for their support for what we have
accomplished, I mostly thank the citizens of this town for allowing me the
opportunity to serve as Mayor. It 's been frustrating, It ' s been tiring, but
above all , it has been an honor.
,,ank you.