12-08-1987 (City Council) Minutes 364
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
DECEMBER 8 , 1987
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
December 8 , 1987 in the Community Room at 7 :00 P.M. A
quorum was present and notice of the meeting had been posted
in the manner and time required by law. Those present were
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Donovan, Council Members John Akin,
Chris DiTota, and Marvin Blakey, City Manager John Pitstick,
City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Code Enforcement Officer Roy
Faires, City Attorney Rob Dillard. Mayor Trimble and
Councilman Crane and Councilman Westerhof were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan called the meeting to order and gave
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 10TH AND 24TH COUNCIL MEETINGS:
There being no corrections or additions, a motion was made
by Councilman Akin to approve the minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan - in favor, Councilman Akin - in
favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor, and Councilman Blakey - —�
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
DISCUSSION OF PLUMBING CODE REVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN: City Manager John Pitstick stated the
water conservation plan is required by Texas Water
Development Board. There are several changes that are
required not only for new homes, but when someone is
remodeling their home. Councilman Ditota wanted to know if
the plan is the same as being adopted by other cities. City
Manager John Pitstick said these seven (7) items are in the
Southern Bldg. Code and we do not have this code, but this
Ordinance would adopt these seven (7) items. Councilman
Akin said we have to comply with these rules in order for
the loan from Texas Water Development Board and we are also
trying to conserve water. City Manager John Pitstick said
this is a discussion item, that the plan will be presented
to the Texas Water Development Board for approval .
DISCUSSION OF TRIGGER CONDITIONS WHICH INITIATES THE DROUGHT
CONTINGENCY PLAN: City Manager John Pitstick said this is
another item that is required by the Texas Water Development
Board. The City is required to adopt trigger conditions
for mild, moderate, severe, and critical emergency
conditions for water rationing within the City. The City is
dependent on North Texas Municipal Water District and lake
levels at Lake Lavon to trigger these conditions . This is
the only way to apply trigger conditions. North Texas
Municipal Water District has established lake elevations for
setting trigger conditions for all municipalities under
their district. City Manager John Pitstick stated that he 365
did not believe we will ever have any trouble, but we are
required to do this. The first year , we have to inform the
public twice during the year about conserving water, then
yearly thereafter .
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WYLIE WATER
CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PROGRAM: City Manager
John Pitstick stated that a resolution is required approving
a water conservation and drought plan as a final step for
releasing funds under the Texas Water Development Board. A
final ordinance will have to come to the Council for
adoption as well as a public information program. Motion
was made by Councilman Akin to approve the resolution
approving the Wylie Water Conservation and Drought
Contingency Program. Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Donovan - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman DiTota - in favor,
and Councilman Blakey - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor .
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTGATE TERRACE: This is a
portion of the Westgate property located between FM 544 and
FM 3412 . This is the tie to the present Westgate
Development that was approved for construction several weeks
ago. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this
plat and recommends it to Council for approval . Motion was
made by Councilman Blakey to approve the preliminary plat
for Westgate Terrace. Seconded by Councilman Akin. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Donovan - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor,
and Councilman Blakey - in favor. This motion carried with
all in favor .
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID FOR TWO (2 ) POLICE CARS: City
Manager John Pitstick stated there were eleven bid proposal
mailed out and three bids were submitted. The bids were as
follows :
Preston Road Chrysler -
Plymouth - Dallas $12 ,112 .00 each
Andrew Ford - Rockwall $15 ,820 .13 each
Ray Chevrolet - Plano $12 ,533 .99 each
Councilman Akin wanted to know how many police cars we have
on line. City Manager John Pitstick said this would relieve
two police cars for auction. Councilman Akin said it seems
like it should be time for another auction. City Manager
John Pitstick said there is plans for another auction this
coming spring. Councilman Akin wanted to know if staff has
an inventory on equipment and what is surplus . City Manager
John Pitstick said staff keeps an inventory list.
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Councilman DiTota wanted to know if there was any difference ...,.
in warranty on these bids. City Manager John Pitstick said
no, these were standard police bid specs. Councilman Akin
wanted to know how many police cars. City Manager John
Pitstick said seven cars with two not being used. Mayor Pro
Tem Donovan said this was planned in the budget to replace
police cars every year in order to keep the cars in good
shape.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to approve and
award the bid to the low bidder, Preston Road Chrysler-
Plymouth for $12 ,112 .00 each. Seconded by Councilman
DiTota. The vote was as follows : Mayor Pro Tem Donovan -
in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in
favor, and Councilman Blakey - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Pro Tem Donovan open the
meeting up to the citizens who might wish to speak and
requested they keep their comments to within two minutes .
There was no one at this time that came forward.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Blakey said there is a ditch
along FM544 between Hilltop Street and Akin Lane that holds
a lot of water . Councilman Blakey said he thinks a gradeall
would help this problem.
City Secretary Carolyn Jones referred Council to a letter
received from Collin County about meeting on December 10th
providing information on services and programs available to
cities and city officials throughout Collin County.
Councilman Akin wanted to know if the sweeper was working .
Mr . Ron Homeyer said no it is down. City Manager John
Pitstick said staff has not been using the sweeper due to
not having the manpower . Councilman Akin wanted to know if
we have a qualified operator for the Bomag. Mr . Ron Homeyer
said yes, the street supervisor .
Councilman DiTota said in looking at. the letter from Garland
in regards to Reciprocal Agreement for Electrical Licensing,
paragraph B section C e which refers to residing within
fifty miles of the location of the electrical contracting
business, does this solve the problem of no limitation on
reciprocating. Mr . Roy Faires , Code Enforcement Officer
said it is taken care of and there is no problem. Mr.
Faires also stated he has a meeting this coming Thursday
with Dallas on their reciprocal agreement with Wylie.
Councilman DiTota said two meetings ago the Council passed
an ordinance about putting out trash, this was to go out in
water bills , is it going out this month. City Manager John
Pitstick said he would check and make sure that a message
went out on this ordinance.
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City Manager John Pitstick said he has been in discussion
with Sanden Corp. this week and they are fast tracking --
there will be two buildings -- their plans are to begin work
in February 1988 and be in production by February 1989 .
City Manager John Pitstick also said that staff has moved
into the new complex and we hoped to have police department
moved shortly. Also the citizen survey will be going out
Thursday morning and we are asking that they be filled out
and returned by Tuesday, December 15, 1987 .
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan thanked Carolyn Jones and John
Pitstick for the Christmas Party. Mayor Pro Tem Donovan
said there needed to be a called meeting next week for the
signing of the ambulance contract, would Monday, December
14 , 1987 at 7 :00 P.M. be alright. There was no objection so
the meeting was set for Monday, December 14th.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan recessed the open meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan convened Council into executive
session at 7 :38 P.M. under the Authority of Article 6252-17
V.A.C.S. , Section 2 paragraph "e" Consultation between the
governmental body and its attorney concerning negotiation
with Lifeline Christian Care Ambulance, Inc.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan reconvened Council into open session
at 8 : 15 P.M.
There being no other business, Mayor Pro Tem Donovan called
for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made to adjourn with
all in favor.
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