03-26-1985 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 26, 1985
7 :00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday ,
March 26 , 1985 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 present were Mayor John W.
Akin , Mayor Pro Tem Don Hughes , Councilmen Percy Simmons ,
Randall Gaston , Cleo Adams , William Martin , and Joe Fulgham,
City Manager Gus Pappas , City Secretary Carolyn Jones , Code
Enforcement Officer Roy Faires , Public Works Director Bill
Windham , Elayne Mayes , Scott Dorsey , John Seeley , Bob
Vincent , Fred Ouellette , Bill Lowe of Lone Star Gas , Gary
Roddy and other citizens .
Mayor ,'' '.in called the meeting to order and Councilman Martin
gave the invocation .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES : There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes made a motion
to approve as submitted . Seconded by Councilman Simmons .The
vote as was follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman ...•••
Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham - no vote - Councilman
Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This
notion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 30 , 1985 AS ST.
JUDE CHILDREN ' S RESEARCH HOSPITAL DAY : Motion was made by
Councilman Martin to approve and sign the proclamation for
St . Jude Children ' s Research Hospital Day . Seconded by
Councilman Adams . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons -
in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham -
in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin
- in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR 21 . 0541 ACRES OUT OF L .
K . PEGUES SURVEY , ABSTRACT 703 , AND I . & G. N . RY . CO .
SURVEY , ABSTRACT NO . 1060 : Tkis property is located east of
the intersection of FM 544 ane Hooper Road . Motion was made
by Councilman Martin to approve and sign the annexation
ordinance for the above mentioned property . Seconded by
Councilman Adams . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons -
in favor , Councilman Gaston - .in favor , Councilman Fulgham -
in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin --�-
-in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
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PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ZONING OF 21 . 0541 ACRES OUT OF THE L .
K . PEGUES SURVEY , ABSTRACT 703 , AND I . & C . N . RY . CO .
SURVEY , ABSTRACT 1061 : This property is located east of the
intersection of FM 544 and Hooper Road . The petitioner has
requested Industrial Zoning for this 21 . C541 acres .
Planning and Zoning is recommending to the Council that B-2
zoning be placed on the property fronting FM 544 , about 200-
400- ft . deep . This will allow for outside sales and
storage but does not allow for manufacturing . Mayor Akin
opened the public hearing , there be not questions or
opposition , the public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FCR 21 . 0541 ACRES OUT OF
THE L . K . PEGUES SURVEY , ABSTRACT 703 AND I . & G . N . RY . CO .
SURVEY , ABSTRACT 1061 . The zoning for this propel-ley is
Industrial and 3-2 for the frontage of FM 544 and 200-400
ft . deep . Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham , seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman
Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , C .:icilman
Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and
Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with all
in favor .
APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FOR 33 . 3858 ACRES OUT OF
THE WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY , ABSTRACT 835 : This property is
located south of and adjacent to Steel Industrial Park .
Motion was made by Councilman Gaston to approve and sign the
annexation ordinance . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes .
The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , mayor Pro
Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons -- in favor ,
Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor ,
Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin - in
favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
PUBLIC HARING ON ZONING 33 . 3358 ACRES OUT OF THE WILLIAM
SACHSE SURVEY , ABSTRACT 335 : This property is located south
of and adjacent to Steel Industrial Park and the petitioner
has requested Industrial Zoning . Mayor Akin opened the
public hearing , there being no questions or opposition , the
public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL AND SIGNING OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR 33 . 885
ACRES OUT OF THE WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY , ABSTRACT 335 : This
property is being zoned Industrial as requested . Motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve and sign the zoning
ordinance on the above property . Seconded by Councilman
Martin . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in
favor , Councilman Fulgham. - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in
favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
FINAL PUELIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION OF 7 . 50 ACRES OUT OF
THE WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY , ABSTRACT 835 . This property is
located on Hooper Road , south of FM 544 . This property is
owned by Duane and Alice Helmberger . Mayor Akin opened the
public hearing , there being no questions or opposition , the
public hearing was closed .
FINAL FOR CONSTRUCTION PLAT FOR 544 INDUSTRIAL PARK : There
was some discussion on the cul-de-sac , but this seems to be
the only turn around for fire trucks . Century Trucking is
next to this and there is no reason to make a street that
goes through Century Trucking . Motion was made by
Councilman Simmons to approve the final plat for
construction . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes . The vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes
- in favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston
- in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams
- in favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
,PPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CENTURY BUSINESS PARK :
This property is located on south State Highway 78 , just
south of Gary Roddy Real Estate office . On this plat Alanis
Lane is shown from Highway 78 to Martinez and will continue
on sometimes in the future to S . Ballard St . Motion was
mode by Councilman Adams to approve the preliminary plat .
Seconded by Councilman Martin . The vote was as follows : ....
Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor ,
Councilman Simmons - abstain , Councilman Gaston - in favor ,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor
and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with
cix (6) in favor and one abstention .
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SOUTHPLACE ESTATES : This
property is located on S . Ballard Street across from
Westwind Meadows . Planning and Zoning recommends this plat
with a few stipulations ; namely that Aspen Dr . be located
directly across from Stoneybrook to facilitate access ; a
walkway be installed by the developer between lots 20 & 21
and lots 10 and 11 for school children . These recommend-
ations were approved by a vote of 5-0 by the Planning and
Zoning Commission . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes
to approve the preliminary plat for Soathplace with two
stipulations ; 1 . Aspen Dr . be located directly across from
Stoneybrook and 2 . a walkway be installed between lots 20
and 21 and lots 10 & 11 . Seconded by Councilman Simmons .
The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor ,
Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor ,
Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin - in
favor . This motion carriea with all in favor .
ACCEPTANCE OF 1 . 0401 ACRES OCT 02 THE AARON WEST SURVEY ,
ABSTRACT 979 FOR A UASTEWACER LIFT STATION FROM G . S .
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RICHARDS : This property is the tract of land south of
Stone Road where it intercets Rush Creek and is the now
preferred location for the Rush Creek Lift Station . Motion
was made by Mayor Pro Ten Hughes to accept 1 . 0401 acres from
G . S . Richards for a wastewater lift station . Seconded by
Councilman Martin . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Ten Hughes - in favor , Councilman
Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman
Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and
Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with all
in favor .
AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BiDS PUMPS ArTD EQUIPMENT FOR
GROUND STORAGE TANKS : It is necessary that we have the
council ' s ap roval to open the invitations to bid on pumps
and special fittings which are necessary to complete the
installation of our ground storage facilities at Steel
Industrial and Nortex . Motion was made by Councilman
Simmons to grant authorization to go out for bids for pumps
and equipment for ground storage tanks . Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Hughes . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin! - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons -
in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham -
in favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin
- in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR •EQUiPMEN T AND
FURNISHINGS FOR NEW LIBRARY : It is necessary that -le have
the council ' s approval to receive bids for the shelving and
furniture for the new library . Motion was made by
Councilman Fulgham , seconded by Councilman Adams . The vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem riughes
- in favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston
- in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams
- in favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR LIFT STATION TANKS : It
is necessary for the staff to have the council ' s approval to
receive bids for the tanks for at least the Rush Creek Lift
Station and the Muddy Creek Lift Station . Motion was made
by Councilman Martin , seconded by Councilman Adams . The
vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman
Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman
Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This
motion carried with all in favor .
AUTNORINATION FOR POSITION CF INSPECTOR FOR 1 Sz 2 FAMILY
DUS CLINGS AND SANITATION : The increas e in building activity
has caused concern among staff anc Council members about our
ability to keep up with the ever increasing work load
requirement for inspections . Motion was made by Councilman
Gaston , seconded by Councilman Martin . The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in
favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in
favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Ac'aris - in
favor , and Councilman MerLin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER REQUEST TO STATE HIGHWAY DEPT . ON SPEED LIMIT ON
HIGHWAY 78 : This request is to lower the speed limit on
State Highway 78 from Wylie Butane to Muddy Creek from 55
mph to 40 mph . Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to
instruct staff to request this speed limit change on State
Highway 78 . Seconded by Councilman Adams . The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in
favor , Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in
favor , Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Adams - in
favor , gad Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER REQUEST TO STATE HIGHWAY DEPT . FOR TURN LANE ON
STATE hIGHWAY 78 : This request is for turn lanes from
Highway 78 onto FM 544 (Kirby St . ) . Motion was made by
Councilman Adams to instruct staff to request turn lanes on
State Highway 78 and FM 544 (Kirby) . Seconded by Councilman
Martin . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in
favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham - in
favor , Councilman Adams - in favor , and Councilman Martin -
in favor .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION : Mr . Fred Ouellette of Woodhollow
Drive said the traffic behind his house which is on Akin
Lane has become a race track for kids on motor bikes , and
also a lot of speeding cars at night . City Manager Gus
Pappas wanted to know if Mr . Ouellette has contacted the
police station about his . Mr . Ouellette replied no . City
Manager asked Mr . Ouellette to call the police station and
report the racing the next time it happened , since the
police are aware of this and are trying to watch this area .
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION : Councilman Martin wanted to
know if there was anything that could be done to get the
area around the post office cleaned up . The building plus
the outside area was in very poor condition for the type
building and usage it receives . Also , there are no post
office boxes available to the new residents moving into
Wylie .
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes wanted to know if there was any way
there could be four ( 4) lanes of traffic from Wylie Butane
through Wylie . Also when the crew is out patchig streets ,
there is a large hole on Second Street and Highway 78 .
There is also two rent houses on Second Street and Highway
78 that need to be checked cut . There appears to be more
than one family living in these two houses .
City Manager Gus Pappas reported on The Meadows , the staff
received additional core samples , one of the main streets
feeding off Stone Road (approximately 90 ft . ) has to be
corrected . This means taking up the street and repouring
it . Cement contractor has been given these instructions ,
but wants to come before the council before he takes up this
street and repours . Also , the foundation for the water tank
at Steel Industrial Park has been poured . The crew is
working on the erection of the tank at Nortex site .
Mayor Akin wanted to know how many was going to the Collin
County Public Officials meeting on Thursday . There were
twelve ( 12) who said they would go . The Chamber dinner is
Wednesday , and wanted to remind the council of
Motion was made by Councilman Martin to convene into
executive session under the authority of Article 6252-17 of
V . A . C . S . , section 2 paragraph "f" , real estate . Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes . All in favor .
Mayor Akin reconvened the meeting into open session , there
being no decisions from the executive session Mayor called
for a motion to adjourn .
Motion was made by Councilman Gaston to adjourn , seconded by
Councilman Martin . All in favor .
John W . Akin , Mayor
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ATTEST :
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