06-09-1987 (City Council) Minutes 226
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING-MINUTES
JUNE 9 , 1987
7: 00 P .M.
The Wylie City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday
June 9 , 1987 at the Community Room 800 Thomas St. 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, Councilmemebers John Akin, Calvin Westerhof ,
Christopher DiTota, Kent Crane, Marvin Blakey. Staff
present Acting City Manager James Johnson, Deputy City
Secretary Debbie Peoples, Don White, Ron Homeyer
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order at 7 : 05 and
Councilman Ditota gave the invocation.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were submitted for the
May 21 and May 26 meetings. There being no additions or
corrections a motion was made Councilman Westerhof to
approve as submitted . Seconded by Councilman DiTota . The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor, Councilman
Akin-in favor , Councilman Westerhof-in favor , Councilman
DiTota-in favor, Counilman Blakey-in favor . Motion carried
with all in favor .
CONSIDER RESIGNATION OF JAYNE CHAPMAN FROM THE PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1987) : Motion was made
by Councilman DiTota to accept . Seconded by Councilman
Westerhof. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor ,
Councilman Akin-in favor , Councilman Westerhof-in favor ,
Councilman DiTota-in favor, Councilman Blakey-in favor .
Motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD: Council instructed staff to poll present
board members and check their availability to serve another
term. Motion was made by Councilman DiTota to table this
appointment since the members term would expire in July of
this year that this position not be filled until then. Secon
ded by Councilman Westerhof . The vote was follows : Mayor
Trimble-in favor, Councilman Akin- in favor, Councilman
Westerhof-in favor , Councilman DiTota-in favor , Councilman
Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER RESIGNATION OF BILL CHAPMAN FROM THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1987) Motion was made
by Councilman Blakey to accept resignation . Seconded by �.
Councilman DiTota . The vote was as follows: Mayor Trimble-in
favor , Councilman Akin-in favor , Councilman Westerhof-in
favor, Councilman DiTota-in favor, Councilman Blakey-in
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favor . Motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER APPOINTMEMT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION: Motion was made by Councilman DiTota to
table. Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor, Councilman Akin-in favor ,
Councilman Westerhof-in favor , Councilman DiTota-in favor ,
Councilman Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all in
favor .
NOTICE OF PENDING EXPIRATION OF MEMBERS TERMS TO PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Mayor
Trimble instructed staff to poll present members and check
their availability to serve another term.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY ADDING
TO SPECIFIC USE THE LISTING OF "PAWN SHOPS" : Motion was made
by Councilman Akin to accept the amendment . Seconded by
Councilman Westerhof . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble-in favor , Councilman Akin-in favor , Councilman
Westerhof-in favor, Councilman DiTota-in favor, Councilman
Blakey-in favor . Motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER DISCUSSUION OF PRESENT CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION
OF DELINQUENT TAXES: Staff stated concern over collection
ratios . Current year collection percentage is down
significantly over previous years . To date only about 87% of
total current levy has been collected . Current year taxes
are now deliquent .
CONSIDER DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL FOR THE COLLECTION OF
DELINQUENT TAXES FROM LAW FIRMS OF SALLINGER, NICHOLS ,
JACKSON, KIRK, DILLARD (DALLAS,TEXAS) AND RAY, WOOD AND FINE
(AUSTIN, TEXAS) : Council discussion centered around past
performance of present collection firm. Reason given for the
termination of the contract were the numerous complaints
received from taxpayers on notices received from the
firm. These taxpayers had already paid their taxes
previously. Secondly, Council discussed the high dollar
amounts of deliquent taxes that had been uncollected since
1985 as well as this year . Council discussion continued as
they felt the McCreary firm should be doing a better job of
collection. Councilman Akin felt we should contractt our
legal services with the Sallinger, Nichols, Jackson, Kirk &
Dillard firm which currently represents in the City in most
legal matters . Motion was made by Councilman Westerhof to
terminate contract with McCreary and to go with our present
law firm of Sallinger, Nichols , Jackson, Kirk and Dillard .
Seconded by Councilman Akin . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble-in favor, Councilman Akin-in favor, Councilman
Westerhof-in favor , Councilman DiTota-in favor , Councilamn
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Blakey-in favor. Motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER PRESENTATION OF FIRMS REGARDING UTILITY RATE
STUDY. (a) REED-STOWE & CO. (b) CHARLES BINFORD JR. ,
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS: Mr. Reed began by giving background
on Reed-Stowe & Co . Together they bring 40 plus years in the
public sector, that being service to cities and employment
by cities . Mr. Stowe stated they were soley dedicated to the
public sector . They would like to consult staff and Council
as to their goals and objectives involving this rate study.
Suggested building operating data base to get overall
picture as to where shortfalls might lay. To develop the
comsumption history, and a comparative rate study and those
rates charged by other selected municipal governments in the
area . Review of current and projected balances in the Impact
Fund and review of other services which support the Utility
Enterprise Fund and to make necessary adjustments .
Mr . Binford stated his 25 years of government experience,
with responsibility for several water and sewer rate
studies . Objectives proposed would be an examination of the
rates currently charged by the City for water and sewer
rates . Project revenues and expenses for the Enterprise Fund
for the current year and through the fiscal year 1992 .
Included also would be a review of current rates of the City
and a comparison of selected municipal governments in the
regional area . A review of the City' s Impact and Lift
Station Funds as well as a review of other service charges
which support the Utility Enterprise Fund to determine if
adjustments in these other service charges and fees should
be adjusted .
CONSIDER AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR UTILITY
RATE STUDY: Motion was made by Councilman Akin to table
this item. Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was
follows : Mayor Trimble-in favor, Councilman Akin-in favor,
Councilman Westerhof-in favor , Councilman DiTota-in favor ,
Councilman Blakey-in favor. The motion carried with all in
favor .
CONSIDER PRESENTATION OF LARRY BRASWELL REGARDING CITY
UTILITY RATES: Mr . Braswell asked how the City figured the
usage rates . Staff stated a study was conducted on past
years average and the study was submitted to the Council
last year for this year . A bill frequency report was also
done and found the average customer in Wylie uses 131,000
gallons annually. Based on this the current rates were
established .
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Mr . Bart Petticort 104 Douglas Dr .
He purchased a lot from Harold Spence and paid an Impact
fee. He would like to know where the money went. Staff
stated it went into the Impact Fund and was used for capital
improvements subject to Council approval . He also stated his
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idea of trash pick up only once a week compared to twice for
a lesser rate. Staff stated the difference would be only
approximately 60 cents .
Two citizens came forth in regards to explanation of their
rates , no name or address given. Complaints of high taxes
stated . Staff explained reasons-ie, sewer problems .
Complaints of house on 502 Silverleaf Court filled with
debris and weeds . Their concerns were of teen-agers entering
and concern of it being a hazard to the neighbors and thier
children.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Akin stated concern over
addressing the weed ordinance and enforcing it in a more
timely manner. Also questioned the rate for garbage
collection at Mr . BBQ. Staff stated they would check into
it . Councilman DiTota asked status of the protest of the
light pole installation . Councilman Blakey stated citizens
concern over drainage on the north side of Stone Road .
Staff stated that a study of this area had been done and the
cost was the main reason it had not been addressed .
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DRAW #7 TO SPEED FAB CRETE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $165 ,578 .87 REGARDING THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX:
Staff stated that they were satisfied with request for
approval . Motion was made be Councilman Westerhof to
approve. Seconded by Councilman Akin . The vote was as
follows: Mayor Trimble-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 .
The Mayor recessed the regular meeting and convened Council
into Executive Sesssion under the authority of Article 6252-
17 of V.A.C.S . , Section 2-Legal Matters between the
Governmental Body and its Attorney.
Mayor Trimble reconvened the open meeting .
CONSIDER ANY ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: No action
taken .
There being no more business a m n was ade to adjourn
with all in favor .
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