08-28-1984 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 1984
7:00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 28, 1984 at
7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall . Mayor Akin 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 John Akin, Mayor
Pro Tem Don Hughes, Councilmembers Percy Simmons, William Martin, Cleo Adams,
City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, C. E. O. l& P. W. D. Roy
Faires, Scott Dorsey from Wylie News, Don Kreymer, Joe Georg ei, Ri'ck St. John,
and other Citizens. Councilmember Gail Wallace was absent,.'
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and Councilmember Martin gave the invoca-
tion.
Approval of Minutes: There being no corrections or addition, a motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve. Seconded by Councilmember Adams. All in
favor.
Final Public Hearing on the Annexation of 46.539 Acres out of Francisco De La
Pina Survey: This property is located East of Paul Wilson Road, commonly known
as the Masourd Property. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. There being
no questions or opposition, the public hearing was closed and this item returned
to the Council table. Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the
annexation and prepare the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Simmons. All
—`� in favor.
First Public Hearing on Annexation of 33.117 Acres out of Francisco De La Pina
Survey: This property is located on Old Highway 78 and is commonly called
East Ridge Addition. Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. There being no
questions or opposition, the public hearing was closed and this item returned
to the Council table. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve the
first step toward annexation. Seconded by Councilmember Martin. All in favor.
First Public Hearing on Annexation of 10 Acres out of William Sachse Survey:
This property is located on West FM 544 and is a part of Steel Industrial Park.
Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. There being no questions or opposition
the public hearing was closed and this item returned to the Council table.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve first step of annexation.
Seconded by Councilmember Simmons. All in favor.
Public Hearing on Re-Zoning of Trailsplace: This property is located between
Park Street and Stone Road. There is approximately 5.54 acres and the
present zoning is MF. The request for zoning is to change to Planned Develop-
ment. City Manager Gus Pappas reviewed the plat and site plans. There was a
lot of study given to the drainage ditch that runs through this property. City
engineer and City Manager met and made a request to Mr. Joe George to put a
5 X 5 pad up next to the culvert to help prevent erosion. According to Mr.
George these buildings will be sold to investors.
Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. There being no questions or opposition,
the public hearing was closed and this item returned to the Council table.
Councilmember Martin wanted to know if the association agreement was a part of
the deed. City Manager Gus Pappas said this agreement would be attached to
the deed. Motion was made by Maoyr Pro Tem Hughes to approve the zoning
request. Seconded by Councilmember Martin. All in favor.
Approve and Sign Zoning Ordinance for Trailsplace: Motion was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve and sign Ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember
Martin. All in favor.
Authorization to Issue Certificate of Occupancy for House in Rush Creek II :
This house is located on Lot 14 and in the beginning of this development,
was a part of phase one. When the final plats were drawn this lot was put in
phase two. All City utilities are in the house and Texas Power and Light
should have the electricty in within a few days. The streets are in. Staff
recommends this house be issued the C.O. . Councilmember Martin wanted to know
if this was a variance. City Manager Gus Pappas said it was not a variance.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to grant authorization for certificate
of occupancy. Seconded by Councilmember Martin. Three (3) in favor, and
Councilmember Simmons was opposed.
Approval of Plat for Trailsplace: Motion was made by Councilmember Simmons
to approve. Seconded by Councilmember Adams. All in favor.
City Manager Gus Pappas addressed the drainage ditch problem thorughout the
City. These ditches are leaving the City open for liability toward property
owners in regards to erosion and flooding. City Manager Gus Pappas said he
was working with Mr. Santry and the City Attorney to correct this problem.
The one drainage ditch in the City that is in the best of conditions is the one
running through Trailspalce.
Mr. Roy Faires said there was a problem with kids using the ditch in Trailsplace
as a bike path and this is breaking down the ditch. Mr. Joe George said
he was aware of this problem and would not object to the City posting no ...
trespassing signs.
Council Discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Hughes wanted to know if all the mowing
was being done. Mr. Faires said that Highway 78 right of way was mowed on
Tuesday (8-28-84) and Westwind Meadows Park mowing was started the same day.
The Cottonbelt Railroad property would be mowed on Wednesday and the Cottonbel't
Railroad would be billed for this.
Councilmember Martin wanted to know if City Manager and City staff was
working with Emogine Westphal with the driveway and culvert problem. City
Manager responded yes, he had been talking with her for several months. The
drainage ditch has been cleaned out and the water flows through. Mrs. Westphal
feels the City should replace the broken culvert. The pipe was not put in the
ground, it was just laid on top and rock put over it. When cars drive into the
driveway, over a period of time, it has caused the pipe to break. This is a
short pipe and could be replaced. Mayor Akin 'would like the City to go-ahead and
replace this culvert.
Councilmember Martin wanted a follow up report on the garage sale on S. Second
Street. Mr. Faires said the property owners were going to open for four (4)
more days and then close down. They are aware that they can only have two garage
sales in one year. The property owners are considering opening a retail store
at this location, but they have been informed that a retail store has to be
contained within the building and not in the front yard.
Councilmember Adams reported a culvert on Brown Street, just east of the nursing
home needs repair. This culvert has settled and made a low place in the road.
Councilmember Adams said there was not going to be another water line laid for
Middle School and wants the City to go ahead with lowering the meter.
Mayor Akin responded to Councilmember Adams concern about the turning from
Highway 78 onto Ballard and from Ballard onto Highway 78 for trucks. There
is a problem, but in checking the other streets, there just isn't another
truck route at the present time. Mayor Akin would like to see a study done
on this problem and check to see what other routes may be made available.
Motion was made by Councilmember Martin to convene into Executive Session
under the authority of Article 6252-17 of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes
Section 2 paragraph (g) "Personnel Matters". Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes.
All in favor.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to reconvene into open session. Seconded
by Councilmember Adams. All in favor.
The following list of names were submitted to City Staff to contact on serving
as a member of the 15 member Home Rule Charter Committee: C. Truett Smith,
0. W. Hampton, David Stephens, Jerry Davis, James Blakey, Geline Dodd, Carol
Barry, Judy Trimble, Richard Sewell , John Seeley, Jayne Chapman, Perry Robinson,
Ray Mullins, Joe George, Manly Head, Dewayne Boyd, Carey Gooch, Jerry Buchanan,
Roy Randolph and Dennis Kauffman.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to call the names on the above list about
serving on the Home Rule Charter Committee. Seconded by Councilmember
Martin. All in favor.
Motion was made to adjourn by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, seconded by Councilmember
Martin. All in favor.
John W. Akin, Mayor
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