10-14-1986 (City Council) Minutes 24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 1986
7 :00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
October 14 , 1986 at 7 :00 P. M. in the Wylie 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 Pro Tem Joe Fulgham, Council
Members Calvin Westerhof, Charles Trimble, and Sandra
Donovan, City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn
Jones, Finance Director James Johnson, Engineering Staff I .
W. Santry, representatives from the Wylie News and Plano
Star Courier .
Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham called the meeting to order and gave
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes, a motion was made by Councilman
Trimble to approve minutes for September 23, 1986 . Seconded
by Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Trimble - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 81-15, THE FIRE
CODE ORDINANCE: This amendment to the Fire Code Ordinance
has been put before you at the request of the Fire Marshal
Lester Gayler. The City has been experiencing an unusual
number of fires that are believed by the fire marshal to be
arson. The staff and Mr. Gayler have discussed this and
feel that the rewards for information leading to the arrest
and conviction of any person found guilty of arson be set at
$250 .00 , $500 .00 and $1 ,000 .00 . This ordinance would allow
the City Manager and the Fire Marshal to grant the reward in
accordance with the type fire, and the loss amount involved
in the fire. The $1,000 .00 reward would go to eye witness
accounts only. Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to
approve the amendment to the Fire Code Ordinance setting
reward monies at $250.00 , $500 .00 and $1 ,000 .00 and that the
City Manager and the Fire Marshal decide which reward should
be rewarded. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor,
Councilman Trimble - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in
favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 84-12 , THE FEE
ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF WYLIE ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC FEES
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FOR THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS: The City adopted Ordinance
No. 85-51B regulating the operation of "vehicles for hire" .
The Code Enforcement Dept . has had some preliminary
inquiries about permits for operating a taxicab in Wylie.
Although the ordinance was passed, there was never a fee set
for this permit. Since the Code Enforcement Dept. has been
having inquiries, staff feels now is the time to set the
fees for this permit. The staff recommends a fee of $50 .00
per unit per year for street rental charge and $25.00 per
driver per year for the driver permit. Motion was made by
Councilman Trimble to amend the fee ordinance to read that a
fee of $50 .00 per unit per year for street rental charge and
$25.00 per driver per year for the driver permit . Seconded
by Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Trimble - in favor ,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL OPTION ADDITIONS
TO CHAPTER 152, MOTOR VEHICLE TAXATION LAWS: The City of
White Settlement has written asking for your support of
local option additions to Chapter 152 , Motor Vehicle
Taxation Laws . Basically this resolution calls for a small
percentage of the Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax be
credited to the City Allocations Division of the State
Comptroller of Public Accounts for monthly distribution to
the originating city. The staff has prepared a resolution
which if adopted will be forwarded to the Chairman of the
Resolution Committee of the Texas Municipal League to be
presented to the Texas Legislature. Councilwoman Donovan
stated that at the TML conference this item was voted on and
passed. Councilwoman Donovan stated that she voted for it
and represented the City of Wylie. There was no motion on
this item.
APPROVAL OF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF
WYLIE: The Water and Wastewater Pollution Control and
Abatement Ordinance was drawn up by TALEM, Inc. . This is
one of the first request of TALEM, Inc. and is a better and
more easily enforced ordinance. The passage of this
ordinance is necessary in order to begin to control the
discharges from within our City that are having a negative
effect on the sewage treatment plant. The Texas Water
Commission and State law both require and desire that the
City have such an ordinance and begin to enforce it . Staff
recommends passage of this ordinance with two changes, one
being that the language pertaining to a certain named person
be changed to reflect "The City" , this will keep the council
from having to amend the ordinance whenever staff changes
are made. Seconded that the permit fee be set at $100 .00
for waste hauling permits and for major
industrial/commercial users instead of the $10 .00 and $25 .00
fee. This is an annual fee. A motion was made by
Councilman Trimble to approve the pollution control
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ordinance for the City of Wylie with the permit fee being
set at $100 .00 annually and the language referring to
specific persons be changed to "The City" . Seconded by �.
Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows : Mayor Pro
Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF FINANCE CONTRACT FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE AND OTHER VEHICLES: This
document was prepared by Fulbright and Jaworski for your
review and approval in order to finalize the contract for
acquisition of the ambulance service and equipment, a new
ambulance and the new Chevrolet Suburban for the Fire
Department. Finance Director James Johnson said these
figures were approved and are apart of the 86-87 budget.
This will set up a transfer date of October 30, 1986 with
the Allen' s. Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to
approve and execute the finance contract for the acquisition
of ambulance service and other vehicles. Seconded by
Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows : Mayor Pro
Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE EXTENSION OF SCHOOL
ZONES ON W. BROWN ST. AND ON E. STONE ROAD: Mr. I . W.
Santry has been working with the Traffic Section of the -�
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
relative to the status of the flashing lights requested at
the Birmingham Elementary School and other school zones.
After a meeting with the above, Mr. Santry reports the
following:
1 . the flashing lights for the Birmingham Elementary
School Zone are part of a construction program and
will be accomplished during the next year . The
flashing lights should be in place for the school
year 1987-88;
2. The non-flashing school zone signs for the
Birmingham Elementary School are to be extended west
and east to provide a zone length of 1000 feet. It
will also provide a 20 mile per hour limit;
3 . There will be no change in the 25 mile per hour
school zone on State Highway 78;
4 . The school zone sign on East Sonte (FM544) will be
moved just East of Thomas Street and West of Dogwood
Drive for greater protection;
5 . The overall speed zone along East Stone Road (FM544)
and South FM 544 is under review and study by the
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above board and will be adjusted as to the location
of the 30 , 40 , and 55 mile per hour sections.
The ordinance is recommended by the Engineering Staff to be
approved.
Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if a group of parents
could help speed up the flashing lights, if they would call
the State Department and voice their concern for the safety
of the children. City Manager Gus Pappas said there are a
number of flashing lights needed in Collin County and the
State is grouping these together for bid and installation
this summer. Mr. I . W. Santry said calling the State would
not help speed up this project.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to approve and sign
ordinance for school zone for West Brown Street (FM 3412) .
Seconded by Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows :
Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Trimble - in
favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman
Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: There was no participation from the
citizens that were present.
AUTHORIZATION TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR POLICE PATROL CARS:
These are budgeted items but the council must approve the
expenditure to initiate the bidding process. The City has
been contacted by at least two dealers who have on hand new,
police package vehicles which are the last model year but
are new vehicles which can be bid at a lower cost and can be
delivered in a matter of a few days after the award is made,
that is, if the cars are still available. Motion was made
by Councilman Trimble to grant authorization to go out for
bids for police patrol cars . Seconded by Councilman
Westerhof. The vote was as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham
- in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor, Councilman
Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor.
AWARD OF BID FOR FIREMEN 'S PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: This item
was bid out with only one bid being received. There were
two bid packets mailed out. The one bid was received from
Fred Huber & Associates in Humble, Texas and is in the
amount of $9,398 .40 . Staff would like to point out that the
bid states that there is an oversize charge for chest sizes
over 46" . A size 48-50 runs an extra 10%. The same holds
true on the overall . A size 46-50 waist carries an
additional 10% charge. Motion was made by Councilwoman
Donovan to award the bid to Fred Huber & Associates in
Humble, Texas. Seconded by Councilman Trimble. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman
Trimble - in favor , Councilman Westerhof - in favor , and
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Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor.
AWARD OF BID FOR PAVING OF ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT FOR SOUTH
WYLIE FIRE STATION: The City Staff received 6 bids on the
parking lot for the South Wylie Fire Station. Staff has two
recommendations, first, to reject all bids because of the
base of the slab and the slab needs to be thicker, or
second, the City crew prepare the base and award the bid to
Teton Constructions of Lewisville, who is the low bidder.
The additional cost of the base work for the City will be
approximately $1 ,000 .00 . Councilman Trimble wanted to know
if you added the base to the bid would it be more than the
$1,000 .00 . Mr. I . W. Santry said yes.
Motion was made by Councilman Trimble to award the bid to
Teton Construction and have the City do the base work.
Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in
favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman
Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
AWARD OF BID FOR PIPING AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A METER VAULT AND PUMP HOUSE AT NORTEX
GROUND STORAGE SITE: The City Staff received two bids on
this item as follows:
Tim Dawson Utility
Contractors Total Bid $45,557.00
Flowers Bros. Equipment
Const. Company, Inc. Total Bid $111 ,527 .30
The Engineering Staff recommends the award of the bid to Tim
Dawson Utility Contractors of Dallas, Texas in the amount of
$45,557 .00 . Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to
award the bid for the piping and pumping equipment and
construction of a meter vault and pump house to Tim Dawson
Utility Contractors in the amount of $45,557 .00 . Seconded
by Councilman Trimble. The vote was as follows: Mayor Pro
Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor , and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERSIZING COSTS FOR 12 INCH
WATER LINE IN WESTGATE PHASE 1 : The recommendation from
the engineering staff to reimburse the developers of
Westgate Addition Phase 1 for costs of oversizing requested
by the City of a 12 inch waterline. The charges have been
reviewed and the amount being recommended by staff is
$12,602 .40 . Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to
approve the reimbursement of oversizing costs for 12 inch
waterline in Westgate Phase 1 for the amount of $12,602 .40 .
Seconded by Councilman Trimble. The vote was as follows :
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Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Trimble - in
favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman
Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF ORNAMENTAL DOWNTOWN STREET
LAMPS: When the ornamental street lights were installed in
the downtown area it was agreed that the City would accept
the dedication and be responsible for the maintenance and
operation of the lights. The City has been performing this
function in actuality, the formal dedication has not been
made and accepted. The City staff has received a letter
from the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants
Association requesting the Council to accept dedication of
the ornamental downtown street lamps. Motion was made by
Councilman Trimble to approve dedication of ornamental
downtown street lamps. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor,
Councilman Trimble - in favor , Councilman Westerhof - in
favor , and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion
carries with all in favor .
DECISION TO NOT SEND OUT TAX STATEMENTS IN AMOUNTS LESS THAN
$5 .00: This request is to not send out tax statements for
amounts less than $5.00 , because the cost of postage,
handling, etc. is generally considered to be more than the
actual revenue gained. Motion was made by Councilwoman
Donovan to grant authority to the city staff not to send out
tax statements in amounts less than $5.00 . Seconded by
Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as follows: Mayor Pro
Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor ,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
AUTHORIZATION OF DELETION OF PROPERTY OWNERS OUTSIDE CITY
LIMITS FROM TAX ROLL: Each year there are property owners
outside the City limits who are inadvertently included in
the City' s tax rolls. The City Tax Assessor/Collector needs
your authorization to delete these names from the roll .
Motion was made by Councilman Trimble to delete the property
owners outside the City Limits from the tax roll . Seconded
by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote was as follows: Mayor
Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Trimble - in favor ,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor , and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR ALLEY BETWEEN WOODHOLLOW CT. AND BUTLER
CIRCLE : When the city staff sent out questionnaires to the
adjacent property owners, the City was thinking in terms of
speed limits, speed bumps, or a one way designation. The
majority of the replies wanted the alley barricaded at one
end to eliminate through traffic. The city staff has
written to the City Attorney asking if that is legally an
option, he has advised us that there are certain steps and
procedures that must be followed. If it is the Councils
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decision to solve the problem in that manner , then the staff
will proceed with whatever steps are necessary. Councilman
Westerhof does not believe that speed bumps would slow the
traffic down. Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to
block off the alley way at Butler Circle. Seconded by
Councilwoman Donovan. The vote was as follows : Mayor Pro
Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Trimble - in favor,
Councilman Westerhof - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER SETTING DATE FOR JOINT WORKSHOP WITH ST. PAUL
RELATIVE TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT AGREEMENT: For some time
there have been discussions between the cities of Wylie and
St. Paul for a wastewater treatment agreement. This week,
the city staff received a letter from St. Paul requesting
this workshop. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said to put the
workshop on a regular agenda, if it is not to heavy of an
agenda. City Manager Gus Pappas said he would forward to
each Council Member copies of all the correspondence
pertaining to this matter .
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Trimble asked Larry Allen
about the fire over the weekend. Larry Allen said they
arrived at 1:38 A.M. one of the neighbors advised at least
one person was in the house. This neighbor helped two males
who had run out of the house, and then went to try and get
the others out. The neighbor then went back to the front
when he saw he could not get into the house, the other two
parties had already left. Councilman Trimble asked if the
City had a full time fire department would this had helped
in controlling this fire. Larry Allen said a paid group
would have been there in about two minutes less than what
the voluntary unit were there in.
Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know whose duty it was to
check the fire hydrants. City Manager Gus Pappas said that
both the fire department and public works should check the
fire hydrants. The fire department should check them so
they will have confidence in their equipment and public
works as a follow up. The most effective program is where
both have checked the hydrants.
Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if the street sweeper
could run in the downtown area prior to the street dance and
could public works mow on Highway 78 and by the fire and
police station.
City Manger Gus Pappas said CH2M Hill has submitted another
report for the Council to review. They would like Council' s
responses by the end of this month.
Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham commended public works for the water
line they have been putting in behind Hilltop.
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There being no other business, a motion was made to adjourn,
with all in favor.
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