09-25-1984 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1984
7:00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 25, 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 Cleo Adams, William Martin, Percy
Simmons, City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, C. E. 0. and
P. W. D. Roy Faires, Elayne Mayes and Scott Dorsey from Wylie News. Council-
member Gail Wallace was absent.
Approval of Minutes: There being no corrections or additions to the minutes,
motion was made by Councilmember Martin to approve. Seconded by Councilmember
Simmons. All in favor.
Approval and Signing of Annexation Ordinance for 46.539 Acres out of
Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688: This property is located
off Paul Wilson Road just North of W. & W. Developement and is commonly
known as Masoud Property. Motion was made by Councilmember Simmons to
approve and sign the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, all in
favor.
Public Hearing on Zoning of 46.539 Acres out of Francisco De La Pina Survey,
Abstract No. 688: This property is located off of Paul Wilson Road and
is commonly known as Masoud Property. The request for zoning is Single
Family 1 . 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, seconded ky
Councilmember Simmons, all in favor.
Approval and Signing of Zoning Ordinance for 46.539 Acres out of
Francisco De La Pina Survey, Abstract No. 688: Motion was made by Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes to approve and sign the Zoning Ordinance for 46.539 Acres to
Single Family 1 . Seconded by Councilmember Adams. All in favor.
Public Hearing on Re-Zoning of Tract 16a Abstract 920 J. Truett Survey,
Lavon Terrace Addition: This property is located on the corner of Ballard
and Stone Road and is currently zoned Single Family 2. The request for
re-zoning is for Retail . Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. Mayor Akin
also brought to the Councils attention that Planning and Zoning denied the
request by a vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Bill Davis said through an oversite of his,
he missed the Planning and Zoning meeting but would like to address the Council .
Mr. Davis said in the future the City will have Retail all the way down
Ballard Street and as long as this remains zoned SF 2 there can be no growth
for Retail . Mr. Davis requested Council talk with Planning and Zoning and
grant this re-zoning. Mayor Akin said that Council usually took Planning
and Zoning recommendations and comments into consideration before voting.
There being no other questions or opposition, the public hearing was closed
and this item returned to the Council table. Mayor Pro Tem Hughes said he
had also felt that Ballard should be all retail . Councilmember Martin said
he did not see any valid reasons for Planning and Zoning to deny this just
from the reasons given on any of the letters. Motion was made by Councilmember
Simmons to re-zone this tract of land to Retail . Seconded by Councilmember
Martin, with a statement that Council normally did not go against Planning
and Zoning. Three in favor - Councilmember Adams Abstained.
Approval of Ordinance to adopt Revised Budget: Motion was made by
Councilmember Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Adams. All in favor. .•�
Public Hearing to Adopt Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1984-85: Mayor Akin opened
the public hearing. A citizens asked the question why the notice in the
paper said increase when the rate is the same as last year. City Manager
said the State of Texas requires this notice when there is an increase
in revenues received from one year to another if increased by 3% or more.
With the growth of Wylie, the revenues from the taxes will increase by
5% this year. There being no other questions, the public hearing was
closed, and this item returned to the Council table. Motion was made by
Councilmember Adams to approve and adopt forty-nine cents (490 per $100.
as the City Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1984-85. Seconded by Councilmember
Martin. All in favor.
Approve and Sign Ordinance to set Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1984-85: Motion was
made by Councilmember Simmons to approve and sign Ordinance setting the
1984-85 tax rate at forty-nine cents (49 ) per $100.00. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Hughes, all in favor.
Public Hearing to Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 1984-85: Mayor Akin opened the
public hearing. One citizen wanted to know if it was a balanced budget.
City Manager replied it was. There being no other questions, the public hearing
was closed and this item returned to the Council table. Motion was made by
Councilmember Adams to approve this budget. Seconded by Councilmember Martin,
all in favor.
Poll.
Approve and Sign Ordinance Adopting Budget for Fiscal Year 1984-85: Motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve and sign ordinance adopting the
1984-85 Budget. Seconded by Councilmember Simmons, all in favor.
Authorization to advertise for bids on a 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck for Public
Works Department: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to grant authority
to advertise for a 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck. Seconded by Councilmember Simmons.
All in favor.
Citizen Participation: None
Council Discussion: Councilmember Simmons wanted to know the status of the
new Zoning Ordinance. City Manager Gus Pappas said Mr. Dunkin has the Ordinance
and should have it back to the City within another week. Councilmember Simmons
also wanted to know when the Flower Bed in front of Chapman's Rest. would be
planted. This bed will be planted just as soon as plants can be obtained for
it.
Councilmember Adams reported a large hole in the street on Willow Way and would
like for the City to get it repaired. City Manager said the City broke the
concrete out for repairs to a water line. The concrete was ordered and on the
way to pour when one of the neighbors called City Hall and made a complaint on
the way the City had repaired the line. The neighbor wanted the work stopped
until the job had been done the way he thought it should be done. The City
will go ahead and repair the street and order concrete this week. OMN"
Councilmember Adams also reported that Duncan Way and Hilltop streets are
sinking. This should be looked at to see what can be done to get it corrected.
Motion was made by Councilmember Martin to convene into Executive Session under
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.
Mayor Akin called the meeting back into open session. There is one item of
business to take care of from Executive Session. Councilmember Wallace has
submitted her resignation from the Council effective October 1 , 1984.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to accept the resignation from
Councilmember Wallace. Seconded by Councilmember Martin. All in favor.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember
Martin. All in favor.
September 1 , 1984
Hon. John W. Akin, Mayor
City of Wylie
Mayor Akin:
It is with deep regret that I submit my resignation
from the City Council effective October 1 , 1984 .
When I took office I pledged to serve the City to
the best of my ability. However, due to my recent hearing
loss and associated problems, `'I am no longer able to
contribute, the time and energy that you deserve from this
position.
I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the. City, first
as City Secretary and finally on the City Council. I will
continue to support you in any way that I can.
Respectfully,
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