04-23-1985 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 23, 1985
7 :00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday ,
April 23 , 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 ,
Joe Fulgham, William Martin , Randall Gaston , and Harold
Spence , City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn
Jones , Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires , Gail Wallace ,
Joe George, Bill Lowe of Lone Star Gas , N. C . Jefferies ,
Henry Martinez , Fred Ouellett , and other citizens .
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and Councilman Martin
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES : There being no corrections or addition
to the minutes , Councilman Spence made a motion to approve
the minutes as submitted . Seconded by Councilman Gaston .
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 Spence - in favor , and Councilman Martin - in
favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR A ONE YEAR TERM: Councilman
Martin made the motion to elect Don Hughes as Mayor Pro Tem.
Seconded by Councilman Spence . The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - no vote ,
Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor ,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor ,
Councilman Martin - in favor . The motion carried with 6 in
favor and Mayor Pro Tem Hughes not voting .
PROCLAMATION DECLARING JAY DAVIS DAY IN WYLIE: Mayor Akin
read the proclamation for declaring Jay Davis Day in Wylie .
May 4 , 1985 . Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to sign
and approve the proclamation. Seconded by Councilman
Gaston . 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 Spence - in favor , and Councilman Martin -
___ in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
AWARD AND RECOGNITION OF MR . LEE HARN : Recently while
apprehending a suspect , the suspect began to flee on foot
from the point of arrest and Mr . Harn notice the problem the
police officer was having and immediately responded and
provided assistance in the chase . Mr . Harn chased down the
suspect and held him until the police arrived . Chief Abbott
was impressed and wanted to award Mr . Harn for becoming
involved and helping to stop a criminal act . Mayor Akin
asked Mr . Lee Harn and Chief Abbott to come forward and at
that time presented Mr . Harn a check in the amount of
$100.00. Mayor Akin said it was a great honor to give this
award to a citizen who was concerned enough to become
involved and help our police at a time when it was needed.
APPROINTMENT OF VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS : Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes to appoint Mayor Akin as the voting representative to
Nother Central Texas Council of Governments . Seconded by
Councilman Fulgham. The vote as as follows : Mayor Akin -
no vote , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons
- in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman Fulgham
- in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor , and Councilman
Martin - in favor . This motion carried with 6 in favor and
Mayor Akin not voting .
APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION: Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to
appoint Bill Chapman to fill the vacancy on Planning and
Zoning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Spence . 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 Spence
- in favor , and Councilan Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING 7 . 50 ACRES OUT OF THE WILLIAM
SACHSE SURVEY , ABSTRACT 835: This property is located on
Hooper Road south of FM 544. Motion was made to approve and
sign the annexation ordinance by Councilman Martin .
Seconded by Councilman Gaston. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes r- in favor ,
Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor ,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Spence - in
favor ,cand Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favvor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ZONING OF 7 . 50 ACRES OUT OF THE
WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 835 : This property is
located on Hooper Road south of FM 544 . The request for
zoning is Industrial . Planning and Zoning voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the requested
Industrial zoning . Mayor Akin opened the public hering .
there being no questions or opposition, the public hearing
was closed . "'"
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR 7 . 50 ACRES OUT OF THE
WILLIAM SACHSE SURVERY , ABSTRACT 835 : This property is
located on Hooper Road and south of FM 544. Motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve and sign the zoning
ordinance for industrial zoning for the above property .
Seconded by Councilman Spence . 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 Spence - in favor ,
and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with
all in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION OF 3 .0593 ACRES AND 57 . 1017
ACRES OUT OF THE FRANCISCO DE LA PINA SURVEY , ABSTRACT 688 :
This property is located on East Stone Road and this is the
second public hearing for annexation . Mayor Akin opened the
public hearing , there being no questions or opposition , the
public hearing was closed .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION OF 124 . 22 ACRES OUT OF G .
W. GUNNELL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 351 , MOSES SPARKS SURVEY ,
ABSTRACT 849 , WILLIAM PATTERSON SURVEY , ABSTRACT 716 , AND J .
W. MITCHELL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 589 : This property is located
at the intersection of Lake Ranch Road and FM 1378 . This is
commonly known and referred to as Lake Ranch Estates . This
is the seocnd and final public hearing . Mayor Akin opened
the public hearing , there being no questions or opposition ,
the public hearing was closed .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION OF 295 . 284 ACRES OUT OF THE
R. D . NEWMAN SURVEY , ABSTRACT 660: This property is located
in the southwest quadrant of the city adjacent to Glen Knoll
Mobile Home Park. This is the second and final public
hearing . Mayor Akin opened the public hearing , there being
no questions or opposition , the public hearing was closed .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RE-ZONING OF LOTS 1-5 BLOCK 2 AND LOTS
1-8 BLOCK 3 KELLERS 1ST ADDITION AND LOT 34 BLOCK 5 AND LOTS
35 , 35A, AND 36 OF BLOCK 6 BROWN AND BURNS ADDITION: City
Manager Gus Pappas said this property is currently zoned
Industrial and it was recommended by Planning and Zoning to
change a section of this to Business 2 , which is the type of
zoning across the street . Mayor Akin opened the public
hearing , and asked the City Manager if these property owners
were notified . City Manager Gus Pappas said all property
owners according to the last tax roll has been notified .
There being no other questions or opposition , the public
hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
ABOVE : Motion was made by Councilman Gaston to approve and
sign the zoning ordinance re-zoning the above property
described property to Business 2 (B-2) . Seconded by
Councilman Spence . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - abstained , C.,-
Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor , Councilman...
Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor , and
Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with six
(6) in favor and one abstention (which was due to having
ownership of property in area) .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RE-ZONING OF 16 .6883 ACRES OUT OF E.
C. DAVIDSON SURVEY ABSTRACT 266 : The request for re-zoning
is from SF 2 to 2 .64 acres 2F (duplex) and 13 .04 acres MF
(multifamily) . This property is being recommended for re-
zoning from the Planning and Zoning Commission with a
unanimous vote . Mayor Akin opened the public hearing. Mr .
Fred Ouellette wanted to know how close this property was to
the cement plant . City Manager Gus Pappas said
approximately one-fourth ( 1/4) mile . There being no other
questions or opposition , the public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve and sign
zoning ordinance re-zoning the above described property to
2F and MF zoning . Seconded by Councilman Gaston. 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 Spence
- in favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON RE-ZONING OF 3 . 362 ACRES OUT OF THE S . B.
SHELBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 820: This property is located on
South Highway 78 and Kirby Street and has requested re-
zoning from Planned Unit Development (Pud) to Retail . Mayor
Akin opened the public hearing , there being no questions or
opposition , the public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE:
Motion was made by Councilman Gaston to approve and sign
ordinance re-zoning the above property to Retail . 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 Spence - in favor , and
Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with all
in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON RE-ZONING OF 22 .039 ACRES OUT OF S . B .
SHELBY SURVEY , ABSTRACT 820: The request for re-zoning is
from SF - 2 (Single Family) to MF (Multi-family) . Mayor
Akin opened the public hearing , there being no questions or
opposition , the public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE: —`
Motion was made by Councilman Spence to approve and sign
zoning ordinance for re-zoning above property to MF.
Seconded by Councilman Gaston . 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 Spence - in favor ,
and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with
all in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MOBILE
TYPE BUILDING IN RUSTIC OAKS : This building will be used as
a temporary real estate office on Tract 9 of Rustic Oaks
addition. This is the northeast corner of Rustic Oaks .
Mayor Akin opened the public hearing , there being no
questions or opposition , the public hearing was closed .
Motion was made by Councilman Gaston to approve special use
permit with stipulation the permit will not exceed one year .
Seconded by Councilman Simmons . The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in faovr , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor ,
Councilman Simmons - in favor , Councilman Gaston - in favor ,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor ,
and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with
all in favor .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RE-ZONING OF 4 . 1322 ACRES OUT OF
FRANCISCO DE LA PINA SURVEY , ABSTRACT 688 : This property is
located on South Highway 78 and is a prat of Wyndham Estates
retail section. The request for re-zoning is from Retail to
Business 2 (B-2) . This property is planned to be used as a
16 lane bowling alley . Planning and Zoning requested this
zoning to reflect B-2 without the special use permit , due to
the new zoning ordinance will allow the bowling alley in B-
2 . Mayor Akin opened the public hearing , there being no
questions or opposition , the public hearing was closed .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE:
Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to approve and sign
zoning ordinance for above descirbed property re-zoning it
to B-2 . 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 Spence - in
favor , and Councilman Martin - in favor .
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ONE ( 1 ) ACRES TRACT OUT OF
THE WILLIAM SACHSE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 835 : This property is
located in Steel Industrial Park and request for zoning is
for industrial . The public hearing on this tract of land
was held on the last council meeting. Motion was made by
Councilman Martin to approve industrial zoning for the one
acre tract in Steel Industrial . Seconded by Councilman
Gaston . 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 Spence - in favor , and Councilman Martin -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
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APROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO CREATE LIFT STATION DISTRICTS AND .""
CREATING THE RUSH CREEK 1 LIFT STATION: City Manager Gus
Pappas said this ordinance empowers the City of Wylie to
create lift station districts as the need arises . It also
creates the Rush Creek 1 Lift Station District . Motion was
made by Councilman Gaston to approve and sign ordinance
creating Lift Station Districts and creating the Rush Creek
1 Lift Station . 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 Spence
- abstained , and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion
carried with six (6) in favor and on abstention.
APPROVAL OF }"}E::AL...T}"'} ORDINANCE:: There have been several -._.
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comments from the City Council i';"
the` staff
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and t City of i . o ' J s` I < n
.staff r:. been i::;, r' Igwhat _- _
The
it felt was a
I t::'!IICit..l. .,. .,t,_c r_ .I::i ;i...,.r. ,, �. . know -, t., approval .
, . � } the 1l. business���
have to have a permit .... would
<and i i.a pay;.. a fee t::J -;•;. i,.. this• health permit
and what wou.l ci t:he;, F;:::,e be. City t°'_.`::. City Manger Gus Pappas said yes
all businesses would have to have a pe'r'ir:I.t and the 'fee would
be established by the Council and be made a ipart. of the fee
schedule. Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to approve
the health ordinance. Seconded by Councilman The
vote was as follows;; Mayor Akin ..... in favor, Mayor }:::'r C:, Tern
Hughes -- in favor, Councilman Simmons -"' in favor, Councilman
Gaston ._.. in favor, Councilman Nut " ham . i ,
favor, Councilman
Spence in +evtr,..„ and coi'...tnc::s. lman iMar-.t:I. n _" in fav'or;.. This
motion carried with all in favor.
II'':}-I"ERLi::1CF>iL.. AGREEMENT WITH ROCK WALL COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION
OF FIRE SERVICES FOR A PROT:: .:,N OF ROCKWALL COUNTY IN THE
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TROY ROAD AREA: }``a(:7 w that we i i?.P"e annexing property in
Rockwall County, the new elected Rockwall Cot..tr-t
y
Commissioner, Commissioner Y ra S L ` ( jolly visited
with t::}-i C� City
Manager ,and suggested ._t i...r ; t,-::,:..
:.: agreement like they have
with many of the othc;-;r cities .: their
- a.i t county to provide
fire protection service. Th: - would be .}_}...f,, extremely remote
section of Rockwall ounty. contract
offered provides a flat rate ... ..::;
reimbursement for c ..J o r'i r-}'i.n q, to fires in this area. This
check s:i. .I. .i. come r::}:I.r"ec::t.l. ' r:, t. h... ] Ni
y :' City y` hall .„ annexation
in this area, soon the responsibility will be ours anyway;
thus, I recommend our
f_ acceptance of this:1. .'�__.__... ..
A :> agreement}_ as an '
interim step and a ii :,..........
by i a.(...i'i we� n t ci V increase
positive visibility to (::i...+_ local s. There t._ ..
i:. '1"I•=' t_J'T' .:. +,_! ,.)() ,�:.�i:.. ;... ... •i .r.. _ will be
call from Rockwall
made Mayor i. County. Motion lrJ<'di c;
i. I :..,:::i local ! Seconded
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i.+.J r•• i'.:: „ :::1 i::.'t..t..!i"I(:1 l•:•d Ct by Councilman
..., ,i..ii...'i i I:iA!l Gaston.
vote was as follows: Mayor Akin
r Pro Tem
Hughes --' in favor, Councilman Simmons --• in favor, t..Sc'im, nc"i .lman
Gaston ..... in favor, Councilman Fulgham "-' in favor, and
Councilman Martin -- in favor.
This motion carried with ,_!1 1
in favor.
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WA'[ER_L'I��ES--FRDM-'CR{�E]<--BE��D--I ±�� ��_ Code
Enforcement Officer Roy Fai res recommended approval ar...1
acceptance of the water and sewer lines down Martinez Lane
and water lines from Cceek Bend industrial Park to Al ani s.
Motion was made by Councilman Simmons that the city accept
the above mentioned water and sewer lines. Seconded by
Councilman Martin. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tom Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons -
in favor, Councilman Gaston - in favor, Councilman Fulgham -
in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor , and Councilman
Martin - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
After the motion had been made and council had voted to
accept the water and sewer lines, Mr. Joe George wanted an
explantation for Mr ' Martinez on what the acceptance of
these lines meant. City Manager Gus Pappas said these lines
are not a part of a dvelopment and therefore the lines need
to be dedicated to the City in order for the City to
maintain them after their one year service. Mr. George then
wanted to know what happen to the pro rata share others
would pay to connect to this line' City Manager Gus Pappas
said there was no pro-rata share to be collected.
Councilman Spence said he would like to see the council look
at this and study this section of the city ordinance about
-� the pro-rata share of connecting on to a water or sewer
line.
AUTHORIZATTON TO
S Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to
grant authorization to accept bids for the sale of the
"Little Dude" sprirLipr syste/c. 9econded by Councilman
Martin. The vote was as follows: Mayor Akin - in favor �-
Mayor Pro Tom Hughes - in favor , Councilman Simmons - in
favor , Councilman Gaston in Tavor , Councilman Fulgham - in
favor , Councilman Spence - in favor, and Councilman Martin -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
OLI±QR�[ZATION FDR_ F_WYLIf�-T{ E
. NAI1NiEN8NCE_'AND-�,gCTRJC BILLS FOR THE� ORNAMENTAL STREET
LI�H _B This item formally authorizes the City
to pay the light bills fro teh fancy lights to be installed
as an improvement on Bollard Street. Such action would make
the payment of the bil1 simply part of our regular street
light electric bill . Motion was made by Councilman Martin
to grant authroization to accept the maintenance and pay the
electric hills for the ornamental street l i ghtq on Ba] l ard.
Seconded by Councilman Fulgham. The vote was as follows:
~~� Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - abstained,
Councilman Simmons - in favor, Councilman Gaston - in favor,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Spence -
abstained, and Councilman Martin - in favor. This motion
carried with five /5> in favor and two abstentions.
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REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE TO CLOSE BALLARD STREET —
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BETWEEN OAK AND MARBLE STREETS FOR JULY JUBILEE DOWNTOWN
PARADEaction I"..,. i::+t'i formally r'!il<::i 1 { '' matter r_
>, This . y makes{•::(_,_> ::a rI i:-t t:...c�r ci•r requesting
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I...i'ii:i. (...I1 from the City.
permission.... _.:>: to close Ballard something we c ct n
t..,o and ca.ri cai. so iec:I(_tefi•t fr-'rim ti!e State. After 'fot_ir positive
action, we iv:i. 1l transmit the desires of the Cc+unci. l to the
State of Texas i-i..!r"' confirmation. Motion was made by Mayor
PI o Tern Hughes to close this section of Ballard for July
Jubilee Downtown Parade provided t
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,...I irlL �..:7.L:! �i also.`.::;t:i Seconded,.::�, �+ . Councilman {... .. �._ ..... . � ..... ..':: �': I�t_t.i.;::�,1<:a.ri,: i L.t iii vote
was as follows:: Mayor n. _... in favor, Mayor P._o Tem Hughes
t
favor, Councilman n Simmons i . favor, Councilman
Ga
ston
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f
. : . favor , Councilman _t . ala_ 7I favor, Councilman Spence E
in favor, and Councilman iTte:ai a Martin .._ :;. I`i favor. This motion .mIr
carried with all in favor . ,
APPROVAL OF L.I.FT STATION CREDITS FOR LAND DONATION FROM
GEORGE I I CHIAR'DS FOR RUSH CRE:EI':: ]: LIFT STATION SITE:: This
.'hJ
action grants ti:a Mr . Richards t.i"ie credits formerly granted
......to I ,, Groves •f•t..!1"- (.•,..�!; giving t_,tt' land to %.I'i e City f,::::+i.. a lift
station._.,._, .... F_, ._. .. .. i , ....
:c.'I::(i'I::.,. t..!,+ �:57.'I".r..:., Motion tni:aE=. made by r...i:}(..:CiC_.3. .i. I!i<ctR Gaston to
approve .t I e:: credits +or land donation from L,'I i;... George
R.i. t...IIar-ds,.. Seconded i....y. Fii; ..I...1< I Thewas Councilman .. ' .11 T'.. voe t•^J<�?:. as
., in I favor, Mayor<:: Pro i:., Tom Hughes .. in
o::- .. favor,.
favor, Councilman Simmons!il,ii in •r'ctvi..!i'-„ ,_ti-it_:1. .LInctli Gaston in
favor , Councilman . tJ l h< _ in favor,
_v( i , Councilman Spence _.. :i.ri
favor .
,i.i'l i� Councilman I} .. ., in This
AIM\
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CANCELLATION OF CREDITS GIVEN AT AN EARLIER DATE TO MR .
RODDY GROVES ON THE LIFT STATION SITE : This action formally
rescinds the previous credit letter given to Mr . Groves .
The next action necessary will be to vacate the official
dedication . Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to cancel
the credits given to Mr . Roddy Groves . Seconded by
Councilman Gaston. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman
Simmons - abstained , Councilman Gaston - in favor ,
Councilman Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Spence - in favor .
and Councilman Martin - in favor . This motion carried with
six (6) in favor and one abstention .
REVIEW OF "OVER 65 , ON FIXED INCOME" EXEMPTIONS ON WATER,
SEWER AND TAXES : Mayor Pro Tem Hughes said this program was
set up and started in 1979 and has never been reviewed .
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes requested this be on the agenda for
review since it has been five (5) years . The City at
present gives a $3 .00 and $4 .00 deduction on water and sewer
bills and a $15 , 000 .00 on taxes . The $3 .00 is for a single
person and the $4 .00 is for a couple living on a limited
income . The people living on a limited income such as
social security have been receiving a cost of living
increase each year , but peopole living on a private pension
plan does not receive any type of increase . Over a five (5)
year period , the rate of inflation has averaged 49 . 8% .
Mayor Akin asked Mr . Bill Lowe of Lone Star Gas if the gas
company gave any type of discount . Mr . Lowe said the gas
company does not give a direct discount , but does have a
third party in which the gas company gives a set amount of
dollars and then the people who need help in paying their
gas bill goes to this third party . Mayor Akin requested
more research be done on this and that an actual count be
given to the council on just how many people the city is
giving this discount to . Mayor Pro Tem Hughes made the
motion to table this item until the next regular council
meeting . Seconded by Councilman gaston . 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 Spence - in
favor , and Councilman martin - in favor .
SET DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW AND ADOPT REVISED
ZONING ORDINANCE: After some discussion, the first Tuesday
in May , which is May 7 , 1985 at 7 : 00 P . M. has been set for
the special meeting to review and adopt revised zoning
ordinance .
AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND $500 .00 FOR COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF
BUSINESS OPERATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND FIRE TRAINING SCHOOL:
This item is a re-occurring annual consideration of the
Council to grant Mr . Lester Gayler $500.00 cash payment to
compensate him for having to close his business down in
order to attend the annual required fire marshal training -�
update seminars . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to
grant the authorization to expend $500.00 for compensation
in lieu of business operations . Seconded by Councilman
Gaston . 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 Spence - in favor , and Councilman Martin -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
City Manager Gus Pappas said there was a discussion with
Lone Star Gas and Public Works Department of Wylie about the
planting of trees in the Park. Lone Star Gas has sent the
City a check in the amount of $50.00 to apply toward the
purchase of these trees . Mayor Akin thanked Lone Star Gas
for this contribution toward the purchase of the trees .
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION : Mr . Fred Ouellette from Woodhollow
Drive said at the last meeting the contractor from The
Meadows Addition came before the Council about some of the
streets in this area not complying with the city ordinances .
What was the result of this request to the Council . City
Manager Gus Pappas said the contractor had to dig up a
section of the street and re-pour with better grade of
concrete and with 6" of thickness .
Mr . Mel Delaney wanted a clarification on running sewer
lines and the people not connecting on to these lines . City
Manager Gus Pappas said the property in question has been in
the City for some time but the water and sewer lines have
only been available for a few months . Since this property
has been in the city prior to the adoption of the ordinance
making it mandatory to tie onto the water and sewer lines ,
these people are grandfathered .
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION: There was only one point
brought out during this discussion period and that was by
Councilman Gaston and Councilman Spence in how well the
clean up day went for the City . A big thank you to all
those you helped .
City Manager Gus Pappas said that about one week ago there
were some copies from Speed Fab on finishing out the
community center at the library . This can be put in with the
three (3) year payout plan . Would the council like this as
an item on the Saturday Agenda . It was agreed with all
council to have this as an item on the workshop agenda.
Motion was made to adjourn by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes .
Seconded by Councilman Martin. All in favor .
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John W. Akin , Mayor
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CarollyifVJon s ity Secretary