04-10-1984 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 10, 1984
7:00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 10,
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,
Don Hughes, Cleo Adams, William Martin, City Manager Gus Pappas, City
Secretary Carolyn Jones, P.W.D. and C.E.O. Roy Faires, Chief Abbott,
Don Kreymer, Bob Vincent, Larry Allen, Gail Wallace and Elayne and Scott
from the Wylie News.
Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Councilman Martin to accept minutes
as written and submitted. Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Resolution Naming Members of Texas Sesquicentennial Committee: Recommenda-
tion to Council for the following persons to be on the Sesquicentennial
Committee: Calvin Westerhof, Elayne Mayes, Peggy Sewell , Geline Dodd and
Cynthia Peterson. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to sign the resolution
with the above named members. Seconded by Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
Proclamation Designating the Week of May 7th through May llth as Birmingham
Week in Wylie: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to sign proclamation.
Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
Annexation of 30 Acre Tract of Land out of E. C. Davidson Survey, Abstract
No. 266: This tract of land is located on West FM 544 just east of Century
Ready Mix. Mayor Squires opened the meeting up for the second public hear-
ing. There being no questions or opposition the public hearing was closed
and the item returned to the Council table. Motion was made by Councilman
Martin to prepare the Ordinance for Annexation. Seconded by Councilman
Adams. All in favor.
Annexation of 86.766 Acres of Land out of D. W. Williams Survey, Abstract
No. 1021 : This tract of land is located on FM 3412 east of the new
elementary school site. Mayor Squires opened up the meeting for the second
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 prepare the Ordinance for annexation. Seconded by
Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
Approval of Accounts Payable: City Manager Gus Pappas requested on behalf
of the Park and Recreation Board to add eight (8) benches and table frames to
the accounts payable list. There was a question about who would install the
frames for these tables and benches. City Manger Gus Pappas said the Park
Board had discussed at one time of asking the Vocational Class from High
School to make these tables and benches. After checking into the cost of
supplies, found it would be less cost involved if the frames were ordered
and all that was needed was to put them together. Motion was made by
Councilman Martin to approve accounts payable and also the purchase of eight
(8) bench and table frames from the Park Inprovement Fund Account.
Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in favor.
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M Approval of Paid Bills: Motion was made by Councilman Adams to approve the
paid bills as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Simmons. All in favor.
Discuss the Financial Report and the Budget Report: These reports are on
the first six (6) months of the 83-84 Budget. Mayor Squires stated as Council
recalls after the budget was done, staff was to come back after six (6) months
with a review of the budget. City Manager Gus Pappas reported the expenditures
are under the revenues that are coming in, leaving the City in good financial
condition. City Manager also reported that Mr. Frank Medanich of First
Southwest Company came in to see him today (4-10-84) and expressed how pleased
First Southwest was to see the City doing better in their reserve funds.
Mayor Squires said the City had experienced some tight periods but was coming
out of them.
All financial and budget reports were accepted as submitted.
Departmental Reports: Fire Department has answered a number of County calls
during the last few months. Mayor Pro Tem Akin requested Mr. Larry Allen
to report back to Council the amount of reimbursement from the County.
All department reports were accepted as submitted.
Seating of New Council Members: Mayor Squires gave a short speech prior to
giving Oath of Office to the new Mayor and Councilmembers. A copy of Mayor
Squires speech is attached to the minutes. Mayor Squires gave Oath of
Office to John W. Akin for Mayor position and Gail Wallace and Percy Simmons
for Council positions.
Appointment to Seat on Council : This appointment is to replace John Akin 's
one year term on the Council . Mayor Akin called for a motion to appoint
William Martin to take the Council seat for one year unexpired term of
John Akin. Motion was made by Councilman Simmons to appoint William
Martin to this seat for one year. Seconded by Councilman Adams. All in
favor.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem: Motion was made by Councilman Simmons to appoint
Councilman Hughes as Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilwoman Wallace.
All in favor.
General Council Discussion: Councilman Adams is concerned about the water
meter at Middle School . The meter box stands above ground about 12 inches.
City Manager Gus Pappas said he would have this checked out. Councilman
Hughes wanted to know what the cost would be to move the meter back out on
City right-of-way, instead of five (5) feet on to school property.
Mayor Akin requested Council to give some thought toward the needs for
next years budget. Also would like to see a Saturday work shop set up.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman
Adams. All in favor.
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