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12-09-1986 (City Council) Minutes 63 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1986 7 :00 P. M. The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 9 , 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 , Sandra Donovan and Chuck Trimble, City Manager Gus Pappas, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Finance Director James Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires, Candidate Elect William Martin and Kent Crane and several news media and citizens . Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham called the meeting to order and gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for November 10th, llth, 13th, 18th, and 25th were submitted for approval . Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to approve the November 10th, llth, 13th, 18th and 25th minutes as submitted. Councilwoman Donovan made a motion to approve Minutes for Nov. llth, 13th, and 25th meetings and to correct other minutes . Both motions died for a lack of a second. OFFICIAL CANVASS OF DECEMBER 6 , 1986 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION: Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham opened up the envelope with the results of the Dec. 6th election. The results were as follows : Election Day Absentee Votes Votes MAYOR: Chuck Trimble 436 10 Joe Fulgham 423 19 COUNCIL PLACE 3 : Chris DiTato 370 8 William Martin 482 21 COUNCIL PLACE 4: 64 Marvin Blakey 426 11 Kent Crane 430 18 Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham then read the results of the recount that was held on Monday, Dec. 8, 1986 : MAYOR: Chuck Trimble 445 Joe Fulgham 441 COUNCIL PLACE 4 : Marvin Blakey 438 Kent Crane 447 Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham commended the Judge and Clerks for working the election and doing a good job. Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to approve the canvassing of the election with the Mayor seat going to Chuck Trimble, Council Place 3 to William Martin and Council Place 4 to Kent Crane. 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. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL BY CITY SECRETARY: City Secretary Carolyn Jones gave the oath of office for Mayor to Chuck Trimble, oath of office for Council positions to William Martin and Kent Crane. Mayor Trimble thanked all of those who voted and for the large number that came out to vote. APPOINTMENT OF PERSON TO FILL VACANCY OF PLACE 1 ON THE COUNCIL: Motion was made by Mayor Trimble to appoint Marvin Blakey to Place 1 Council seat. Seconded by Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - against, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - against, Councilman Crane - against, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. There was no decision on this motion as the vote was 3 in favor and 3 against. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said he would like to see the Council consider a person and interview this person prior to placing someone on the Council . 65 Councilwoman Donovan said in order to have a full Council by January 1 , I make a motion to appoint John W. Akin to Place 1 Council seat . Seconded by Mayor Trimble. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - against, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - against, due to just taking this seat on the Council , I feel we should meet together and discuss this matter prior to appointing someone, Councilman Crane - against, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. There was no decision as the vote was 3 in favor and 3 against . Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham made a motion to appoint John Morgan to Place 1 Council seat . Councilman Martin said it was to early to make a decision and he felt this Council should meet in a work session and discuss this matter . Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham withdrew his motion. Mayor Trimble asked if anyone had a suggestion on meeting to discuss this or to put it on the next agenda . Councilman Crane said he was hoping the Council would have a work session on this and try to work out the differences the Council has, prior to appointing someone to Place 1 . ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER FOR PLACE 1 : There was no oath of office to be given as Council did not appoint anyone to Place One. PRESENTATION TO DECLARE ORDINANCE NO. 86-50 AND ORDINANCE NO. 86-51 INVALID PROVIDING DEANNEXATION OF PROPERTY: Miss CaMile Elliot, Attorney, representing Mr. Homer Minyard said that they feel the time the vote was taken that there was a conflict of interest . At this time of voting, Mr . Calvin Westerhof was employed by Kreymer Realty, the fact that Kreymer Companies did at this time have Mr . Minyards property listed would constitute a conflict of interest. Miss Elliot urges the Council to void Ordinance No. 86-50 and 86-51 . If Mr. Westerhof had abstained , there would not have been four (4) votes . Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham asked Councilman Westerhof if he had a realtors license. Councilman Westerhof said no. City Manager Gus Pappas said he would appreciate Miss Elliot giving him a letter stating these facts and let the City Attorney advise Council on this matter. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham to table this until our City Attorney could review this and give Council a decision and ruling. Seconded by Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor , Councilman Westerhof - in favor , Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, 66 and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor. PRESENTATION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 84-27 - SALVAGE YARD ORDINANCE TO REDUCE ANNUAL FEE REQUIREMENTS: Mr. Troy Miller owner of Lone Star Foreign Auto Parts requested the annual fee for Salvage Yards be reduced. Mr . Miller said he has complied with the Salvage Yard Ordinance of the City of Wylie except for this $1 ,000 .00 fee. Mr. Miller told the Council that other cities do not charge this high annual fee. This fee would make it impossible to say in business. Mayor Trimble asked Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham if he was in office at the time this fee was set. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said he was on Planning and Zoning . Councilman Martin said any fee is set for the inspections and other things the City does to maintain services. Councilwoman Donovan asked about the fee Houston charges. Mr . Miller said $220 .00 with a renewal fee of $200 .00 per year. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham asked if Mr. Miller got the ideal that the Council did not want Salvage Yards. Mr. Miller said yes, but he was there before. Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires said he presented the ordinance with $250.00 annual fee and Council changed it to $1 ,000 .00 . Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to re-set the fee to $250 .00 annually. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor. PRESENTATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 84-27 SALVAGE YARD ORDINANCE: Mr . Lloyd Webb is requesting the Council to not enforce this ordinance on him, as his lease is up in September and he will be moving his Salvage Yard. Mr . Webb said he would like to work with the Council on this, as he cannot afford to stay in business and comply with the City Ordinance for Salvage Yards. There is no way that I can put up a fence and abide by your ordinance. Councilman Crane asked Mr . Webb if he owned the property. Mr. Webb said he leased the property and he will be gone by the end of September. Mayor Trimble asked if when he left would the yard be put back without any scrape or cars left . Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires said he notified each one of the Salvage Yards of the City Ordinance and he let them know what was expected and when the deadline was. Mr . Webb told Council he could not afford to put up the fence and do all that is to be done. 67 Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if we could pro-rate the fee and our Code Enforcement Officer could go out and see that all flammable materials have been removed. Councilman Crane asked how long this yard had not been in compliance with our Ordinance. Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires said he has not been inside the yard, but has driven by. The Ordinance gave these people six (6 ) months to come into compliance. Councilman Crane said his personal opinion is that Planning and Zoning and Council has worked hard to enhance the appearance of Wylie. Councilman Crane said he does not believe the Council should bend on one, that Council should take a stand on our Ordinances and up hold them. It would be very difficult to enforce this agreement when it has been a problem of getting him to comply now, when within the six month period he has not complied. Councilman Martin asked about the grandfather clause. City Manager Gus Pappas said under the grandfather clause Mr . Webb could continue to operate his business, but that he had to comply with our Ordinance with public health and safety, but he cannot expand his business. The real matter is not to pick and choose which properties have to uphold our Ordinances. In the last item, the effect would apply to all Salvage Yards not just one. Your option will be to amend the Ordinance for his needs and it will apply to all salvage yards. Any amendments to this Ordinance will apply to all salvage yards plus those that might come in after this date. Mr. Webb said State issues permits for salvage yards and the City can write to the State and ask them not to issue anymore permits in the City of Wylie. Councilwoman Donovan said when we took these properties in and that only the present owners are grandfathered, you cannot pass this on to a new owner to have this salvage yard. Councilwoman Donovan asked if there was any way to amend the ordinance for the fence. City Manager Gus Pappas said it is granting special permission for a section of the Ordinance. Councilwoman Donovan said that this man is going out of business, we are costing him money and he cannot afford to stay. City Manager Gus Pappas said that if we grant him this permission not to comply to our Ordinance, then we are breaking the law. Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires read from the zoning ordinance where it states the grandfather clause is null and void upon the sale of the property. Councilman Crane said we would be violating our laws if we do not uphold them. Council should not comply with his request. 68 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mr . Homer Minyard, Sachse, Texas, said it seems like you have two sets of rules. Some for the people in front some for the people in back. Mr . Minyard said they showed you proof of breaking the law, if you are not in the in group you are out. It depends on whose palm you grease. Pat Finely of 312 Briarwood, stated I am glad you are going to study the facts. The Council did not study the facts about the Barricades. The letters sent by some of the people in the neighborhood have suggested different things . One for moving the barricade to Dogwood Court or speed bumps. Brian Chaney of 306 Briarwood stated that he just recently purchased this home, after the letters were sent out, I would like to see some type of traffic control for this alley. I can see the need for Woodhollow Court using this alley, and I believe the traffic is better than what it was since the barricades have been put up. Councilman Crane asked Brian Chaney if he had to choose between speed bumps or the barricade which would he choose. Brian Chaney said the speed bumps would not be good. Terry Jones 314 Briarwood said while we argue, traffic has .�. been slowed down, the traffic is now in our streets and the children can not play in the front. Put speed bumps in and try to keep people from using the alley as a street. Paul Gaddy of 300 Woodhollow Ct.said he was in favor of the barricade. The alley with inadequate lighting is not a good thing for a thoroughfare. I have had motorcycles stolen as well as bicycles from my garage. Selected enforcement, then move the other barricades in the City. Donna Turner of 316 Briarwood, I am the last paved driveway in the alley, I had to wait 20 minutes for a truck pulling a trailer to back out of the alley. She is for speed bumps. PRESENTATION REGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL IN ALLEY BETWEEN WOODHOLLOW AND BRIARWOOD: Kerry Weeks of 308 Briarwood brought back to the Council a problem of the barricade. The City did send out some letters. City Manager Gus Pappas said the City sent out 29 letters, with 18 replies as follows: 8 for barricade being left where it is, 5 for speed bumps, 2 some type of signs, and 3 alternative sites for barricades. Councilman Westerhof wanted to know if there was a sign that said "No Thru alley" . Councilman Martin said it seems that 50% wants barricades and 50% do not want barricades, but everyone wants some type of control . Councilman Crane said consider a modern approach for bumps and review in six months . Councilman Martin said 69 when you talk about speed bumps will any of the repair bills come back to the City. Code Enforcement Officer Roy Faires said if you put speed limit signs and speed bumps you can slow the traffic. David Stephens of 303 Woodhollow Ct. said the City has sent out two surveys and the result is for barricades, leave this barricade up for six months. Kevin Weeks of 308 Briarwood said he did not like the barricade. You cannot get a fire truck in the alley and you cannot reach the back of the house from the with front in case of fire. I live on the corner and catch traffic from both ways. If we had a case where the TP&L transformer blows up and they put their truck in there, there is no way for anyone to get out or around this truck. Speed bumps will tear up your cars, if you do not obey the speed limit . Mr. Weeks said some bumps in his alley and in Woodhollow alley. Councilwoman Donovan said when we put the barricades up, we stated that fire trucks could drive through them. Another citizens stated that two letters were sent out but not all of us got a letter the first time and that is why the second letter was sent. Traffic has gotten heavy in the streets and cars are parking in the streets and there is more danger with traffic in the streets. Kids play out in the front. I suggest that speed bumps do not damage your car. These bumps would take care of the traffic. Wanda Ellis of 511 Hilltop in front of the High School . Try getting out of my drive way after 8 :00 A.M. and 3 :oo P.M. . Twelve years ago my children were in danger because of all the cars, I tried to get speed bumps and the City said you could not get speed bumps. The only thing to do is to talk to the people. If you think you have problems, then go down Hilltop at 8 :00 A.M. and 3 : 00 P.M. At 10 mph the speed bumps will tear up your car, the main solution is to talk to the people and ask them to slow down. John Pierrel of 604 Stoneybrook said speed bumps are not really a bad thing but the ones the City put in were two feet high. There is a speed bumps the size of a brick and one of this type does reduce the damage problems and they do slow the traffic down. If you go to speed bumps, this is the one I would suggest . Robert Blakey lives across the alley from Mr . Pierrel and these bumps were most inconvenient. Although they are inconvenient, they do control the traffic in the alley. Speed bumps would be good. 70 Councilwoman Donovan said at this time, we would like to let them make the decision. These letters were sent out by -- . registered mail and only 18 replied . The way I see it, the majority who responded wants the barricade left up. Can we put a time limit on this. Councilman Crane said he was talking about going to the bumps for six months. Councilman Crane made a motion to take down the barricade and install speed bumps. Councilwoman Donovan said I cannot see how we can take it down, since the people are saying to leave it. Councilman Crane' s motion died for a lack of a second. Gerald Jones of 314 Briarwood said move the barricade to Woodhollow and Dogwood Ct. Then everyone will have the alley. Another Citizen said that all the people on Hilltop did not get letters. This is not one person against another . Everyone wants some type of control . There are many more citizens who live off Woodhollow and Dogwood Ct . who have direct access to the alley and their property. Councilman Westerhof said he suggested to leave the barricade for six months and then review. Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to leave the barricade for six months this includes the time it has been up and then review. Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor . City Manager Gus Pappas asked Council if they wanted the section of the alley not paved to be upgraded for traffic by leveling it and putting in rock. Council said yes. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MOUSSA/SWITZER ADDITION: This is a preliminary plat for subdivision from three lotsbeing divided into four lots and does not contain any internal streets. This item has gone to Planning and Zoning twice and in both cases there has not been a quorum for a meeting. In the law there is a phase that states if Planning and Zoning does not act within a certain time limit then Council can act. Councilman Crane said there has been no concern about this property and Planning and Zoning has felt like this would happen to this property. Councilman Martin asked Councilman Crane about this since there are no recommendations from Planning and Zoning. Councilman Crane said there was no problem, but would like to know if the City has the opportunity for monies for the perimeter streets. City Manager Gus Pappas said that they have paid their portion for the improvements for Kirby Street and if they have paid for the improvements for Highway 78, he was 71 not for sure. This could be a condition of your approval that those fees must be paid. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham to approve the preliminary plat for Moussa/Switzer Addition. Seconded by Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor , Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT/CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR MOUSSA/SWITZER ADDITION: This is the final plat that was discussed in the above item. Again, there was no quorum at the Planning and Zoning meeting when this item was on the agenda. After a certain period of time, Council can act on items when they have not been before Planning and Zoning. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham to approve the final plat for Moussa/Switzer Addition. Seconded by Councilman Martin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor , Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor . APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH "B" TO SECTION 5-3 "HOLIDAY" TO THE PERSONNEL REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF WYLIE: The Personnel Regulations in Section 5-3 list the number of and the days on which holidays are observed . The holidays for Christmas state Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in most cases this is fine, but this year it would be Wednesday and Thursday and come back to work on Friday. Friday will be very unproductive and the addition to the Personnel Regulations would state two days for Christmas . Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to approve the addition of a new paragraph "B" to Section 5-3 "Holiday" to the Personnel Regulations of the City of Wylie. Seconded by Councilman Westerhof. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor , Councilman Crane - in favor,and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor . AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE CONTRACT WITH LONE STAR GAS FOR GAS MAIN EXTENSION TO NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX: The staff is asking for your authorization to pursue negotiations with Lone Star Gas for provision for gas service at the new municipal complex site. At the present time, there is no gas service for this area. The approximate cost for extending this line will be $70,000 . The staff is asking for your authorization to negotiate a contract with Lone Star Gas to make the installation and pay them back on a three year payout. The final decision will be the Council ' s to make. If this contract is not made, the only other source for heat is to go all electric or butane heat . In 72 either case, this would change the contract on the municipal building. Both electric and butane heating is most costly. Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know where the $70 ,000 . would be coming from. Finance Director James Johnson said the City has talked about pro-rata from other developers as this area begins to develop. At the present time there are several who would be interested in getting natural gas at this time. Councilman Martin wanted to know what size line. Mr. Johnson said an 8" line. Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know where in the budget this item was. Mr. Johnson said it was not in the budget that is why the staff is asking Council for authority to work with Lone Star Gas on this problem prior to it coming to Council for a vote. Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know if Steaks Over Texas was all electric. Mr . Johnson said no, they were using butane. Councilwoman Donovan wanted to know what the cost would be to use electric heat now and then change to gas heat later. Mr. Johnson said you cannot change from electric to gas without a large cost because of the way the systems are set up. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said to keep both options open and negotiate with Lone Star Gas and to have developers pay their pro rata as they connect onto the line. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham to grant authorization to pursue contract with Lone Star Gas. Councilman Martin asked Mr . Johnson when the first payment would be due. Mr. Johnson said this next summer . City Manager Gus Pappas said there are some ready to tie on to this line ( i .e. Steaks Over Texas) . Councilman Westerhof seconded the motion. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR DRYING BEDS AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: These beds are part of the improvements that are needed at our existing wastewater treatment plant . Motion was made by Councilwoman Donovan to grant authorization to seek bids for construction materials for drying beds at wastewater treatment plant. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham. Councilman Crane wanted to know if this was just for materials and the City crews would do the construction. City Manager Gus Pappas said yes, we have approval from the State of Texas for these beds and our crews can do them. They are not meant to be permanent. It will double the capacity of the beds already out there. Councilman Crane said being new on the Council , he wondered if this is something we could contract and leave our crews on other services. City Manager Gus Pappas said it does present a dilemma. What we have tried to do, is let the size and type of job be the deciding factor for the decision of our crew 73 or go to private sector for construction. In all cases, if we can save money by doing the jobs ourselves, than staff recommends to Council to let City employees do the work. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said Council had made the decision and instructed staff to use our employees for small projects we could do. Councilman Martin asked if this project is a simple project. City Manager Gus Pappas said yes, but when we do these jobs, it does take us away from other jobs and we do need more help but we are trying to do what is best and least expensive for our citizens. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor , Councilman Martin - in favor , Councilman Crane - in favor , and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor . AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ON W. KIRBY (W. FM 544) : City Manager Gus Pappas said one of our industries, which is Hardcast, has been inspected by a fire insurance company and told there would have to be improvements to the water system in for their sprinkler system to operate properly. In order for Hardcast to continue their fire insurance they have been informed of several improvements they will have to make. The City has several dead end lines in this area, but this will be corrected as development goes in. The City has taken the posture of having all systems loop together as the developers put in their subdivision. If the City did not take this posture, then the cost of looping the system would be up to the City. The long range plan for the City is for Westgate to provide a line and pump station in order to provide the loop around the system. The problem there is that Westgate has not yet developed this portion of their property. The problem for Hardcast is the fire insurance company came out and opened up a fire hydrant and went down the road to the next fire hydrant and opened it up. This takes a lot of pressure and when your water system is not looped, the pressure is not there. The engineering staff has prepared three alternatives for the Council to consider. The expected cost of this project will exceed $5 ,000 . and will require Council authorization. The three alternatives are: 1) . 12-inch water line extension at a cost of approximately $60 ,475 .00 ; 2) . 8-inch water line extension at a cost of approximately $19 ,900 .00; 3) . booster station with a cost of approximately $12 ,486 .00 . The booster station would be set up to where the booster pumps would only cut in if the water supply was needed, such as in case of fire, or at the time of inspections and the two fire hydrants are opened up. Staff is asking the Council which way to go and if you feel Hardcast should participate. 74 Mayor Trimble asked which one of the ways did staff recommend. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham asked who is causing the problem, the City or Hardcast . City Manager Gus Pappas said no one out there has ever complained about the water pressure, but Hardcast feels the City has a legal obligation to do this up grading . The City does not have a legal obligation and could make Hardcast put these improvements on their property and bear the cost. If staff were to make a recommendation, it would be the cheapest way. That is because the best way will come with development. The staff would not choose a site solely for Hardcast, but a site around in the area. It is reasonable for the City to demand some participation on this project . Councilman Martin wanted to know if Impact Fees could pay for this. City Manager Gus Pappas said Impact Fees could pay for this if Council so directed . Finance Director James Johnson said he disagrees with the City Manager on using Impact Fees. You should do this job and access the property owners involved in the area, Impact Fees were designed for services. Councilman Crane would like to see the staff design this project to where the businesses involved pays for it and the City is not out any money. Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham said in other Cities, the businesses have to install water tanks on top of their buildings to operate their sprinkler systems. Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to turn all three alternatives down and put this back on the business invovled . Seconded by Councilman Crane. Councilman Crane said if this action would make other industries look at this and turn away, then Council needs to look at the situation again. Councilman Westerhof said this is the only business that has come to us. Councilman Martin wanted to know if our ordinances provide for builders to put in fire protection. City Manager Gus Pappas said yes, that our ordinances does take care of new buildings, but this building was put up prior to those ordinances . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor. COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Trimble thanked everyone for coming and for participating in the election. Mayor Trimble 75 also thanked the City for the flowers during their time of loss . Councilman Westerhof wanted to know if the City had a sign ordinance which would take care of all the home made signs that appear on Highway 78 every weekend. I would like to see people use professional signs. Also, what salvage yards are past their six months compliance. Mr . Roy Faires said all of them were up, and all have been notified and have been sent copies of the ordinance when they were first annexed. Councilman Westerhof wanted to know what if anything could the City do about buildings that have burned . City Manager Gus Pappas said nothing unless they are in side the city limits of Wylie. Mr . Faires can declare the structure unsafe. Then the owners can remodel or tear it down and rebuild. Sign ordinance needs to be brought before you. The only ordinance is in your Zoning Ordinance and does not cover all types of signs. Councilman Martin said in regards to the burn out on Masters, is the investigation done and can this be deemed unsafe. I am also interested in having a work shop, I believe this Council can work together. City Manager Gus Pappas said work shops seem to work better on Saturdays. Councilman Crane would like to see a work shop, first order of business is to tell the citizens we are going to work together. After some discussion, a tentative date for work shop was set for January 10 , 1987 at City Hall . City Manager Gus Pappas asked if there were any objection for calling a meeting on December 16th for a few items of business and a work shop on the rate increase for water/sewer. If this work shop is in order, then we could possibly hold the public hearing on December 23rd and pass the ordinance that same night. After some discussion, it was decided to hold a work shop on December 23rd and a Council meeting on December 30th. City Manager Gus Pappas also stated the Code Book of Ordinances is ready in first draft form. This will be coming to you after the first of the year. Sometimes in February or March we will be ready to publish the Code Book of Ordinances . RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CITY HALL BUILDING AT 108 S. JACKSON ST. : The lease agreement sent to the City for renewal is showing a rate increase from $2400 per month to $2900 per month. The new lease ends on November 30 , 1987 . Councilman Westerhof said there were three people that own this building and they know the dilemma the City is in, that our new complex will be built within the next year and we need a place to operate. These people live in Plano and have no interest in Wylie, I know it would be foolish for 76 the City to move with the new complex being built, but I feel this increase is too high. City Manager Gus Pappas said they made the statement they gave us a lower rate than what they asked for when we first moved in. Councilman Westerhof said he does not believe they would evict us. Councilman Westerhof suggested we go back to these people and tell them we will continue to rent with no increase or something reasonable. Councilman Westerhof made a motion to reject this renewal agreement and send it back for negotiation. Seconded by Councilman Crane. The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor . AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM MUNICIPAL COMPLEX FUND FOR DRAW #2 TO SPEED FAB-CRETE IN THE AMOUNT OF $30 ,133 .52 : Finance Director James Johnson said this is draw #2 on the work for the Municipal Complex and is for $30 ,233 .52 . Speed Fab-Crete is over a month behind but that is due to the weather . Mr. Johnson said he found this draw to be in order and recommends approval . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham to approve draw #2 in the amount of $30 ,233 .52 . Seconded by Councilwoman Donovan. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Fulgham - in favor, Councilman Westerhof - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Crane - in favor, and Councilwoman Donovan - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor. There being no other business, Mayor Trimble called for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made to adjourn with all in favor . SEAL _ = .,..--•�.._�„���,___.___ - ``' Chuc Trimble, Mayor ATTEST : 01' , rolyn n s, ity Secretary