06-24-1986 (City Council) Minutes r»` I
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 24, 1986
7:00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
June 24 , 1986 at 7:00 P. M. in the Community Room. 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 Don Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem Harold Spence, Council
members Calvin Westerhof, Sandra Donovan, Lowell Brewster,
and Joe Fulgham, Finance Director James Johnson, City
Secretary Carolyn Jones, Chief Royce Abbott, Roy Faires Code
Enforcement Officer, and Ron Homeyer from Engineering
Department. City Manager Gus Pappas was absent.
Mayor Hughes called the meeting to order and Councilman
Fulgham gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes of June 3rd, June 9th, June 10th, a
motion was made by Councilman Fulgham to approve as
submitted. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Spence. The vote was
as follows: Mayor Hughes in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Spence -
in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman
Brewster - in favor, Councilman Fulgham - in favor, and
Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor .
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION OF 10 .4996 ACRES OUT OF
THE FRANCISCO DE LA PINA SURVEY, COLLIN COUNTY ABSTRACT 688 :
This property is located on E. SH78 and is lots 1-5 of Wylie
Ranch East Commercial . Mayor Hughes opened the public
hearing, there being no questions or opposition, the public
hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 84-12 , THE FEE
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE: This amendment relates to
Section 5 - Reconstruction of Streets and sets the annual
percentage rate at 10% for all options with the exception of
the 90 day pay, which carries no interest. The amendment
also allows for a three year (36 month) payout as another
option. The staff is asking Council to consider adding a 36
month payout on this fee in order to help the citizens.
Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if a house did not front
on the street, did they pay. Mr. James Johnson said if it
is the side yard, the owner is still charged for that
portion of the street. Motion was made by Councilman
Fulgham to approve the amendment to Ordinance No. 84-12
adding the schedule for payout for Reconstruction of Streets
with 12, 24 , and 36 month payouts and and immediate pay to
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be approved. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Hughes - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Spence - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor,
Councilman Brewster - in favor, Councilman Fulgham - in
favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MINUTE ORDER FROM THE TEXAS
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
RELATIVE TO PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 544 : This
resolution is requested by the Texas State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation. The minute order
outlines that the state will remove a section of Highway 5
from the state highway system at the request of Collin
County and the cities of Richardson and Plano. These cities
have proposed that they pay for the design and construction
of the improvements of a stretch of SHSfrom the- proposed
SH190 to Campbell Road. In exchange they have requested
that the state use the funds allocated for that project for
improvements to FM544 and to move that project, up on the
schedule. The Cities must pass a resolution to accept this
project as outlined in the minute order. Motion was made by
Councilman Fulgham to approve resolution accepting the
minute order. Seconded by Councilman Brewster. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Hughes - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem
Spence - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor,
Councilman Brewster - in favor, Councilman Fulgham - in
favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: There were citizens present at this
meeting, but none came forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF REPLAT OF LOTS 1-8 , BLOCK 17 RAILROAD ADDITION:
This First Baptist Church is the owner of this property and
is planning to build and needs to have this replatted into
one lot in order to accommodate the building. They are also
abandoning the alley that separates the lots. The
engineering staff has reviewed this replat and recommends
approval . The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
the replat and recommends approval. Mr. James Johnson said
that the Baptist Church will pay for the relocation of all
utility lines that are in this alley. Motion was made by
Councilman Brewster to approve the replat of Lots 1-8, Block
17 Railroad Addition. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Hughes - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Spence - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor,
Councilman Brewster - in favor, Councilman Fulgham - in
favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR POINTE WEST
ADDITION: This property is located on FM 1378 and is
bounded on the north by Lake Ranch Road and on the west by
Lake Ranch Estates. The engineering staff has reviewed this
- plat and had found it to be in compliance with the
subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval of the construction plans. The final
plat will come before you after the public improvements have
been installed and inspected. Mr. James Johnson said that
sewer will be provided by the temporary force main from
Southfork. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Spence to
approve construction plans for Pointe West Addition.
Seconded by Councilman Fulgham. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Hughes - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Spence - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - abstained, Councilman Brewster -
abstained, Councilman Fulgham - in favor, and Councilwoman
Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with four (4) in
favor and two (2) abstentions.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR LAKE RAY HUBBARD MOBILE
HOME PARK: This property is located on S. FM 544 in the
tri-county area. The engineering staff has reviewed this
plat and has found it to be in compliance with the
subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission
reviewed this plat and recommends approval but added one
more lot for green area, besides what is shown as green
area. Mr. Johnson said that water will come from the City' s
water tower to the site and will be installed by the
developer. Sewer will be handled with holding tanks until
other development begins, which should not be very far off.
There are two other tracts platting in this area.
Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if all easements have
been secured for this water line. Mr. Roy Faires, Code
Enforcement Officer, stated that the water line is going in
on City right-of-way. Motion was made by Councilman Fulgham
to approve preliminary plat for Lake Ray Hubbard Mobile Home
Park. Seconded by Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Hughes - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Spence -
abstained, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman
Brewster - in favor, Councilman Fulgham - in favor, and
Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with
five (5) in favor and one (1) abstention.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Spence wanted to know if
the Council could work with the Chamber in getting more
industry into Wylie. Mayor Pro Tem Spence said he had heard
that Holland Hitch is having a temporary lay off. Mayor
Hughes said the City would do all they can to help the
Chamber bring industry into Wylie. The City is limited in
what ways they can help. Mayor Hughes said we could set up
a committee to see what could be done. Mayor Pro Tem Spence
said there are three industrial parks and no interest. Mr .
Roy Faires said he felt when this major freight lines moved
into 544 Industrial Park, this would help. They are in the
process of drawing their building permit . Mr . James Johnson
said the courts says and acts on a city giving tax breaks,
that a city cannot entice businesses and a number of other
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cities have taken a number of cities to court over that. Mr .
Johnson said that the taxes of HR3838 is going to restrict —*
tax bill , this is what everybody is talking about. It will
restrict the u ea e so the Chamber and/or Ci
ty should move
on it. Once the law is written, it is difficult for the
City/County to issue bonds. The tax advantages are there
now, but they may not be if Coungress agrees to this present
bill . It will hamper the issuance of Industrial Dvelopment
Bonds. Councilman Fulgham said there was some type of
loans that you could apply for at one time, are these still
availabe. Mr. Johnson said there was small business
administration and that is one of the agencies on the cut
list, and the loan program to aid small businesses. Mayor
Hughes appointed Mayor Pro Tem Spence and Councilman
Westerhof to work with the Chamber Committee in getting
industry into Wylie.
Councilman Fulgham asked about the force main, was it on
line. Mr. Johnson said the line is ready and is operating.
Councilman Fulgham wanted to know if this eliminated the
tanker. Mr. Johnson said yes, the tanker has been
terminated.
Councilwoman Donovan said we need something done about the
microphones, in order for the people to hear what the
Council is saying .
Councilwoman Donovan also wanted to have all employees
invited to the budget work sessions, in order that they
could have input on what they wanted/needed in next years
budget. Councilwoman Donovan said she would like to see
about meeitng with one or two departments, not just
department heads, prior to the budget priority list from Mr .
Pappas. This would let Council know of their goals and
interest. This is not department heads, but all employees ,
and it should not be mandatory, but give the employees an
invitation to come.
Councilman Fulgham said the department heads work with the
employees and them come to the budget work session with the
Council .
Mayor Hughes said it has always been just department heads.
If Council wanted the employees, then that is okay.
Councilman Westerhof said he like the ideal of the open
session, but only have one person to speak. Councilman
Westerhof said he did not want 15 people to get up and
speak. Councilman Fulgham said that all budget work
session are open meetings. Councilman Fulgham also said the
employees are not responsible to him, they are responsible
to the department head and the department head is
responsible to the City Manager .
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Councilwoman Donovan said the only thing she is trying to do
is open relations between the employee and the Council or
the City rather than having it just be the one spokesman.
Councilman Brewster said a memo was the way to handle
inviting the employees, as long as the department head makes
the employee aware it is permissible for him to be at the
meeting , but this should not be a requirement.
Councilwoman Donovan said she had one last item and this is
just so it goes on record. Councilwoman Donovan said the
Council okayed the information packet on the bond election,
but felt this was undue cost to the tax payers. The City
was close to being illegal with the information packet
according to the Texas Election Code. Councilwoman Donovan
said it was her understanding that First Southwest Company
would have done the information packet free of charge to the
City, it we would have just asked for it. Councilwoman
Donovan said that now we have a cost of over $1400. to the
tax payers for putting out this information.
Mayor Hughes said that about 90% of all cities are illegal
in newspaper ads. That the Council in every city gets
behind bond issues and begin working on them and most of the
time are so involved they do not realize how close they are
to being against some of the laws . This is because the
Council is excited and working for the City.
There being no other business, Mayor Hughes called for a
motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Spence
to adjourn. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. All were in
favor.
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