06-04-1987 (City Council) Minutes 223
CALLED CITY COUNCIL
MEETING-MINUTES
JUNE 4 , 1987
7: 00 P. M.
The Wylie City Council met in a called meeting on Thursday
June 4 , 1987 at the Rita & Truett Smith Library. A quorum
was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the
time and manner required by law. Those present were Mayor
Chuck Trimble, Mayor Pro-Tem Sandra Donovan , Councilmembers
John Akin, Calvin Westerhof, Christopher DiTota, Kent Crane,
Marvin Blakey, Staff present Acting City Manager James
Johnson, Deputy City Secretary Debbie Peoples, Roy Faires .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order at 7 : 10 P.M.
CONSIDER SEATING OF MEMBERS AT CITY COUNCIL TABLE:
Suggested seating for City Manager and City Secretary was
discussed , also seating of attorney. It was not decided if
the City Attorney would be seated at Council table, although
some concern was stated as to him being ask to make an
immediate decision on an issue without first researching
it . It was discussed that the City Secretary be seated away
from the Council at a desk off to the side or at the head of
the staff table. Since it is necessary for the City Manager
and the Mayor to confer on various issues , that he be seated
at the Council table to the right of the Mayor . Council was
considering table length in determining who would be seated
where. Staff stated that it would be wise to leave the
length and not cut cost to allow for future Councils seating
preferences as well as this Councils desires . Original table
length was four foot per person allowed . Motion was made by
Councilman Westerhof to seat City Secretary at a side desk,
to leave table length the same size but modify it to angle
in somewhat . Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan-in
favor , Coucilman Akin-in favor , Councilman Westerhof-in
favor, Councilman DiTota-in favor , Councilman Crane-in
favor , Councilman Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all
in favor .
CONSIDER SETTING WORKSHOP DATE WITH COUNTY ON SPRING CREEK
PARKWAY: Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan to meet in
the Reta & Truett Smith Library July 14 , 1987 at 7 : 00 P.M.
for workshop. Seconded by Coucilman Akin. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor , Mayor Pro-tem Donovan-in
favor, Councilman Akin-in favor, Councilman Westerhof-in
favor , Councilman DiTota-in favor , Councilman Crane-in
favor , Councilman Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all
in favor .
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CONSIDER PRESENTATION OF AMENDED BUDGET PROPOSALS: Acting
City Manager James Johnson stated Wylies tax collection will
be the lowest in 12 to 14 years . Total deliquent taxes total
124 ,000 .00 . Anticipated shortfall regarding ambulance and
EMS 50-55,000 .00 . He also stated the first time 7 .5% had not
been cut because by cutting that much would mean a reduction
in services. His cash flow projections , based on the
current basis we will have to start borrowing tax
acticipation notes in August , maybe July. Both general and
utility fund will fall short by approximately 161,000 . 00
which will be addressed by the department heads when they
again revise their budgets . Proposed cuts include a freeze
on hiring; except police personnel , all capital budget items
that are in the operating fund be frozen, complete reduction
in overtime unless on an emergency situation, further
reduction in operating supplies , and a standby reduction in
workforce implemented by the department heads . Council asked
what the biggest cost contributors to the budget problems
were. Staff stated the sewage pumping , major repairs to lift
stations , improvements to the WWTP, chemicals, lab analysis
and a 37% increase in workman comp and a doubling in
liability insurance . Contract mowing and reduction in
library operating hours will be an example of the cuts in
services . A clean up day to clean up the City by the
Councilmembers was suggested to show that they are willing �..
to pitch in .
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AMENDED BUDGET: No action taken .
CONSIDER WATER AND SEWER RATE REVISIONS: Staff suggested to
Council to hire consultant for a professional rate study as
implied by the CH2M Hill report at an estimated cost of
$7500 .00 to $10 ,000 .00 . Staff also stated that this survey
be done quickly. Council agreed rate study was needed and
ask what Councilmembers would be able to attend the June 17
meeting in Austin with the Texas Water Commission.
Councilman Westerhof stated that he would attend. Councilman
Westerhof made the motion to allow staff to pursue rate
study. Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan . The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor, Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan-in
favor , Councilman Akin-in favor , Councilman Westerhof-in
favor, Councilman DiTota-in favor, Councilman Crane-in
favor , Councilman Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all
in favor .
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO BEGIN COST ESTIMATES FOR
SIDEWALK FROM RUSTIC TRAIL CROSSING TO BIRMINGHAM ROAD
CROSSING GUARDS STATION: Matching money from the school
district will also be avalible, with our cost approximately
$1,000 .00 . Motion was made by Councilman Crane to give staff --�
authorization to proceed with the rate study. Seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan. The vote was follows: Mayor Trimble-
in favor , Mayor Pro-Tem Donovan-in favor , Councilman Akin-in
favor, Councilman Westerhof-in favor, Councilman DiTota-in
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favor , Councilman Crane-in favor , Councilman Blakey-in
favor . Motion carried with all in favor .
There being no other business for discussion a motion was
made to adjourn with all in favor .
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Debbie Peoples , Dep y City Secretary