07-12-1988 (City Council) Minutes 34
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 12, 1988
The Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
July 12, 1988 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex. 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
John Akin, Council Members Jim Swartz , Ortie Messenger ,
Marvin Blakey, and Bud Naish, City Manager John Pitstick,
City Secretary Carolyn Jones , Finance Director James
Johnson, Public Works Superintendent Don White, Code
Enforcement Officer Roy Faires, Asssist . City Engineer Ron
Homeyer , City Attorney John Roehm. Councilman Chris DiTota
arrived late.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Swartz gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28TH MEETING: Councilman
Messenger corrected the minutes to reflect his statement was
"Why isn' t the City Attorney here tonight" . Motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the minutes with the above
correction. Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish
- in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. RAYMOND SWEENEY TO CONSTRUCTION TRADE
BOARD: A motion was made by Councilman Naish to re-appoint
Mr . Raymond Sweeney to the Construction Trade Board.
Seconded by Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows:
Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY
OWNERS, SETTING TIME PAYMENTS, RATE OF INTEREST AND FILING A
CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY : City Manager John
Pitstick stated he has talked with the city attorney and
under the assessment ordinance that Council passed some
months back, under the state law, the city cannot charge
more that the enhancement or which ever is less of
enhancement or assessment. Thirty days after completion
staff will mail out certificates stating amount owed and the
plans you can choose from. Then the staff will file the :-"-*.,,
liens at the County. Our attorney has told us we cannot
waive to senior citizens, it must be waived to to everyone.
We can offer five year payout plan. Councilman Messenger
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wanted to know how much the monthly payments would be on a
five year payout . Finance Director James Johnson said three
year on $3 ,000 .00 with 8% interest would be $94 .01 and
without interest would be $83 .33 , five year payout with
interest would be $60 .43 and without interest would be
$50 .00 . Councilman Naish asked if anyone had gotten their
own appraisal . City Manager John Pitstick stated that no
one has come in with their own appraisal . Mayor Pro Akin
said he appreciated seeing the law, can the certificates be
sold to another firm and then the bank foreclose. Mayor
Trimble said we could but it would not be wise or in our
best interest. Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know how many
of these homes have filed for homestead . City Manager John
Pitstick said there are five senior citizens that have an
over 65 exemption. Councilman Messenger said the five year
payout with interest cuts about 1/3 off the monthly payment .
Councilman Naish said to go interest free to everyone.
Mayor Trimble said if you go interest free then everyone
will wait and take the full payout time. Councilman
Messenger said the five year payout with interest is giving
a lower payment and yet they have option to pay off earlier .
Councilman Naish said offer up to five years payout with 8%
interest .
Pinkie Bardin owner of 605 S. Birmingham said she went
around to all property owners and that she has a petition
against the ordinance of assessing the property. I get
$400 .00 disability and I cannot afford this assessment. The
people on this street and abutting property want a bond
issue. City Attorney John Roehm said after five years the
City can call the lien and collect or take the property.
Councilman Naish said he was under the impression that the
lien would just sit until the property sold.
Mac Boles owner of 509 S. Birmingham stated with $94.01 for
three year payout with interest, I would like to request the
Council to make it a six year payout and to waive the
interest and to not sell the note. It is common sense that
the people cannot pay this monthly payment . Six years is a
fair amount for payments.
Councilman DiTota stated that isn' t the five years through
the State. City Manager John Pitstick said the City
Attorney said five years is the most he has ever seen a City
go. Councilman DiTota wanted to know if the citizens could
go to a bank and borrow the money on a longer term. Mayor
Trimble said yes, but with a higher interest rate.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know what six years would be.
Mr . Boles said he was not happy with the way his property
was assessed . Mayor Trimble said these figures come from a
private appraisal firm. Mr . Boles said he would like to
stress six years. Councilman DiTota wanted to now what a
six year payout would be. Mr. Johnson said six years with
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interest would be $52 .25. Councilman Swartz said this money
is not for anything but going to another street at time of
reconstruction. Mr . Boles said this is putting a hardship
on everyone.
Mr. Steve Roberts stated that his lot backs up to
Birmingham. I did not receive a letter or did not know of
the assessment being levied to my property. This is a
public road and everyone uses it , why can' t this be a bond
so it will not be a hardship. Why are you not looking a the
petition and bond issue. I do not feel the people abutting
this road should have to pay. Mr. Roberts was asked where
he lives . Mr. Roberts said in the Meadows Addition. Mr.
Ron Homeyer, Assist. City Engineer, said that is why you did
not get a letter, the developer has paid for those lots .
Councilman DiTota said that the staff and Council looked
into going with a bond issue and were told by our bond
people that it would be very costly to the citizens through
taxes. First Southwest said not to do this on a bond issue.
City Manager John Pitstick said the $600 ,000 . we borrowed
will do two (2) streets the money coming in will allow more
streets the next year and the next.
Mrs. June Baugh of 604 S. Jackson wanted to know what --*
Council was going to do, hit us two times for $3 ,000 ,
because we have a corner lot . Mayor Trimble said this could
happen. Mrs. Baugh said I do not plan on working for five
(5) years to pay for a street. How did you get this $3,000 .
Mayor Trimble said an independent appraiser. Mrs . Baugh
said the school is what tore up the street .
Councilman Messenger said the amount would depend on the
type of street - - curb and gutter or asphalt . Mrs. Baugh
said it needs to be curb and gutter. Councilman Naish said
we want to build a street on Birmingham that would last as
long as the note. Mrs. Baugh wanted to know what value do
you use, last years or what . City Manager John Pitstick
said the current value. City Manager John Pitstick also
stated that it could happen that you would be assessed twice
if you lived on a corner, but in most cases, we would do one
of the streets and in 10/15 years do the other one.
Councilman DiTota said that most people do not realize that
if you live on a corner lot you can be assessed for both
streets. Mrs. Baugh said Council needs to go back to the
drawing board and not assess these figures. Councilman
Blakey said his family had to pay each time their street was
redone. City Manager John Pitstick said the only thing we
could charge you for is the amount of the enhancement. Mrs.
Baugh said we need something in writing to protect the --.,
citizens. The City can not sell the notes.
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Mayor Pro Tem Akin said can we put it on the notes.
Councilman Naish asked the attorney if the certificates
could say "non transferable" . City Manager John Pitstick
said you could.
Mr. Brooks , mortgage holder of 605 S. Birmingham, said in
doing this assessment where does FM 544 go through, and is
it Birmingham. Mayor Trimble said FM544 goes up to Highway
78 and turns left, goes to Ballard St . and turns right and
goes to Stone Rd. and turns left. Mr . Brooks said the map
says Kirby Street . Mr . Ron Homeyer said FM 544 is West on
Kirby, that is west of Highway 78 . Mr . Brooks said the
money property owners pay will go to pay for some other
street. Where did this money come from. City Manager John
Pitstick said the 'City borrowed $600,000 . for seed money.
Mr. Brooks said in regards to Homesteading , the Texas State
Law says if you live in a home on January 1st , you do not
have to file papers for homestead every year . City Attorney
said that it does not matter about a homestead, the City can
still put a lien on the property. Mayor Pro Tem Akin said
this is why we are putting on the certificates, "non-
transferable" . Mr. Brooks said to have a one, two, three
and five year payout plan with interest stopping at the
fifth year. City Manager John Pitstick said we are leaving
an option to pay out over the five years , and the interest
will stop, but after the three,or five year option, if
nothing has been paid then the City can take legal action.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said I think the people up here who
supports this program is trying to help by making it as easy
as possible on the property owners by stretching it out.
Councilman Naish we are also wanting all the citizens that
can afford to, to pay so we will be able to do other work in
town. Mayor Pro Tem Akin said that was the purpose of why
we call it seed money. I do not believe everyone
understands what seed money is . Seed money is where you
seed something and get some back and keep moving on, but if
you tie up all your money in one project with out getting
some back, then you can' t go very far. Mr . Brooks wanted to
know if any property was being taken to do this job. City
Manager John Pitstick said no, it is all in the right-of-
way. Mr . Brooks said the school had concrete trucks in and
out and they tore up this street. Mayor Trimble said the
school is being assessed and there is nothing we can do to
about the concrete trucks . Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the
street has been there at least 20 years .
Motion was made by Councilman DiTota to approve the
Ordinance and allow five year payout with interest with
"non-transferable" on the certificates. Mayor Trimble said
first 90 days with no interest, three year payout with 8%
interest and a five year payout with 8% interest and "non-
transferable" certificates. Councilman Swartz wanted to
know about six year pay out . Councilman DiTota amended his
motion to approve the Ordinance with payment within 90 days
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no interest, three (3 ) year payout with 8% interest, five
(5) year payout with 8% interest and six (6) year payout
with 8% interest . This motion was seconded by Councilman
Messenger . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor and Councilman Naish
- in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED ZONE FOR
HIGHWAY 78 : Assist. City Engineer, Mr . Ron Homeyer said
this Ordinance changes the speed zone in front of the
hospital from 45 MPH to 40 MPH. Mr . Homeyer also said the
State did a survey in 1985 and recently they did a spot
survey on Highway 78 and feel there is no changes needed
except at the hospital area. Mr. Homeyer said he does not
agree with the Highway Department. They base their survey
on the speed of cars on off peak periods and do not look at
accidents . Councilman Naish suggested to contact the
Department of Public Safety, to put up signs stating strict
enforcement of speed zones , then enforce them. Mayor Pro
Tem Akin wanted to know if Department of Public Safety
patrolled the highway. Mayor Trimble said no, Chief Abbott
was wanting them here more but has not gotten any response
from them yet. That is why Chief Abbott was trying to get
them to put an office in our complex . Councilman DiTota ..,
wanted to know what the results were when this survey was
done. Mr. Homeyer said in looking at the survey, most
traffic was doing 40 MPH north of Kirby, had a reading of
85% going 42MPH and going South 46 MPH and another 42MPH
beyond that and they use the two 42 MPH to justify the 40
MPH.
Motion was made by Councilman Ditota to approve the speed
zone ordinance lowering the speed in front of the hospital
from 45 MPH to 40 MPH. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Akin. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY UTILITY EASEMENT FOR SEWAGE LIFT
STATION FROM B. C. WOOD ESTATES: Motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Akin to approve the temporary utility easement for
sewage lift station from B. C. Wood Estates . Seconded by
Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor,
Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey - in
favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor.
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APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY UTILITY EASEMENT FOR A SANITARY SEWER
LINE FROM B. C. WOOD ESTATES: Motion was made by Councilman
DiTota to approve the temporary utility easement for a
sanitary sewer line from B. C. Wood Estates . Seconded by
Councilman Naish. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble -
in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz -
in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger
- in favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman
Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AND ACCEPTANCE OF WATER AND SEWER
LINES FOR MOUSSA/SWITZER PROPERTY: This property is located
on Highway 78 between the Texaco and Dairy Queen.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if Highway 78 was going to
be four (4) lanes, would what we are requesting for R-O-W
take care of that. Mr . Homeyer said the preliminary plans
from the Highway Department indicates an additional five (5)
feet. Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if the perimeter
street fees for Highway 78 and Kirby were paid. Mr. Homeyer
said Mr . Switzer had receipts for these fees. Motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve the final plat and
acceptance of water and sewer lines for Moussa/Switzer
Property. Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman DiTota - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey -
in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM CORP. OF ENGINEERS FOR HUNTING AREA
IN THE WOODED AREA ADJACENT TO THE DAM SITE: Mayor Trimble
said there is adjacent property owners who have a problem
with fire arms discharging and hitting their property. City
Manager John Pitstick said the Corp. of Engineers only
allows shotguns. Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know is this
basically Corp. people or others. Mayor Trimble said both.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the liability is what concerns me.
Mayor Trimble said it did him also and this is a small area.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know how it would be enforced
if passed. City Manager John Pitstick said they do not
actively enforce it, but if passed, our police department
would enforce it. Councilman Naish said de-annex the land
back to them and let them do what they want or let them
comply with our ordinances.
Motion was made by Councilman Naish to deny the hunting area
in the wooded area adjacent to the Dam site. Seconded by
Councilman Swartz . The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble
- in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz
- in favor, Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Blakey
- in favor , and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor to deny hunting area.
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APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DRAW NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$76,117 .50 TO RUSHING PAVING: This is the project of
laying the 12" water main in Birmingham Street prior to the
reconstruction of the street . Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to
know how long before completion. Mr . Homeyer said water
line should be completed by July 20th. Motion was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Akin to approve Draw No. 1 in the amount of
$76 ,177 .50 to Rushing Paving . Seconded by Councilman
DiTota. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor , Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF LANE AND ASSOCIATES INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,500.00 FOR APPRAISAL REPORTS FOR STREET PROGRAM:
Councilman Naish stated that based on the last public
hearing , he would like Mr . Lane to be at the public hearing
for Callie Court and Ballard. Mr. James Johnson, Finance
Director , said there was not a problem with him being at the
meeting. Motion was made by Councilman DiTota to approve
the invoice in the amount of $9,500 .00 for Lane and
Associates . Seconded by Councilman Blakey. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Akin - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman DiTota - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, Councilman Blakey -
in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
Mayor Trimble called for a ten minute break.
AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO SEEK BIDS ON THE PURCHASE OF A
USED MOTOR GRADER: Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted to know if
this was some of the money from the certificates of
obligation, and how much is left . Mr. Johnson said there is
$35,000 . plus money for the backhoe. Motion was made by
Councilman DiTota to approve the authorization for staff to
seek bids on the purchase of a used motor grader.
Councilman Naish wanted to know how many months we have been
leasing this equipment. Mr. Johnson said it is leased as
used and it runs a few thousand a month. For the time and
money involved in leasing , it would be better to purchase.
Do we have to pay for maintenance. Mr. Johnson said yes.
Councilman Messenger said would we be using this a lot. Mr .
Johnson said not every month, but a lot of months.
Mr. Don White, Public Works Superintendent, said that the
specs are for a 550 Gallion or a 670 John Deere, we rent a
550 Gallion. .....
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Councilman DiTota' s motion was seconded by Councilman Naish.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor
Pro Tem Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman DiTota - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in
favor, Councilman Blakey - in favor, and Councilman Naish -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION OF STATE OF THE CITY FINANCIAL REPORT: Mr .
James Johnson stated this is the ninth (9th) month summary
report:
General Fund expended 76 .7% of Budget
Utility Fund expended 62 % of Budget
Sanitation expended 62 % of Budget
Impact Fund expended 64 % of Budget
Lift Station expended 49 % of Budget
Total operating Budget has expended 69 .5%
Mr . Johnson stated that Council would use up the Council
Reserve on legal issue, in Municipal Court , Council changed
the Judge and the allocations for this is up. The landfill
expenses, will have money reallocated from Certificates of
Obligation. The $75,000 . transfer from Utility to General
has not been able to be made as of this date. The Revenues
for General Fund are at 80 .6% and in Utility Fund are at
71 . 6% . Mr. Johnson also stated that there have been
$9 ,629 .86 87 taxes claims in bankruptcy this year. Mr .
Johnson also suggested to Council to consider an up date to
the rate study on water and sewer rates by Mr . Charles
Binford. Mr . Johnson also suggested to restrict expenditure
levels as much as possible in all departments, to consider
seizure of personal property for delinquent taxes and to
continue to collect on delinquent taxes, if the revenue
shortfalls continue, short-term cash borrowing will have to
be considered.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Trimble requested those
wishing to come forward and address the Council to state
their name and address and to keep their comments to within
two minutes.
Mrs. Catharine Frye stated that she lives in Wylie in the
Summer months just South of Town. There was a change in the
status of her water charges. Her home is across from the
Southside Fire Station and she is outside the city limits.
Her father requested to lay his own water line and connect
to the city line. There are 12 people who tied onto the
line and paid for their water. My father paid the same
rates as inside city limit customers. I am paying outside
rates now and I inquired about this and was told because I
was outside the city I had to pay outside rates. Because
these rates are 2 .5 times higher, I do not water the lawn, I
only use water for personal use. A former Mayor , Mr . Click,
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ask for a use of discarding tin cans and we let them use our
land as long as they buried them. We worked with the City --�.
then and want to work with them still . I am very proud of
Wylie. Mrs. Frye asked the Council to extend the inside
water rates to her property.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Trimble asked the staff to look
into this matter for Mrs. Frye. Mr. Johnson said he
reviewed the people and changed their code to out side
rates. All of these people are connected to the new 14"
line. Mayor Trimble also stated that he received a letter
from Wylie North East Water Supply requesting the Council
sell them the old water tower behind the old police station.
Mr. Johnson said it might be subject to a bid item.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if BFI has provided any
information for water bills. Mr . Johnson said we ask for
this information but have not received it as yet .
Councilman Naish stated that there have been several
accidents on Highway 78 and FM544 , where people are passing
on the shoulder. Mr . Ron Homeyer said he has tried to get
the Highway Department to give him a time frame on this
intersection being done with turn lanes but so far they
would not agree. Mr. Homeyer said he thought if the City
paid for the turn lanes the Highway Department might go
ahead and approve the plans. Councilman Naish wanted to
know if staff did anything about the Suburban or equipment
for the fire department . Mr . Johnson said if Council so
desires, they can go out for bids for a Suburban. Mayor
Trimble said if the Fire Chief would come and made a
presentation for the Suburban and boat, but this was voted
down by a large majority the last time it was brought up. I
would want to hear a presentation on the needs of this prior
to seeking bids.
Councilman Blakey complimented Mr . Faires on his activity
report. Councilman Blakey wanted to know if the police
department was enforcing the large trucks from turning on
Butler Street. Also the right turn on shoulder off Highway
78 , we have tired to keep this from happening and it backs
up the traffic for several miles. If the State can not put
in a turn lane then we should not do this. When Mr . Johnson
was acting City Manager , we were enforcing this turning from
shoulder and there was a lot of problems. Mayor Pro Tem
Akin said going east on Highway 78 the traffic was blocking
entrances to the Shamrock Station. Mr. Lee said he would
put signs up if we had the Ordinance . Mr. Homeyer said the
Highway Department will not participate in the cost of a
turn lane but we can put it in ourselves. Councilman Blakey
wanted to know what the past history of citizens dumping at
the land fill was . Mayor said it used to be you could take
your water card and use the land fill free of charge, but
the land fill is not ours and we can not do this anymore.
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Councilman Messenger complimented Mr . Faires on his report
and wanted to know why we do not have these from all
departments . City Manager John Pitstick said Council
receives a monthly report from the other departments.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know where on Ballard the new
construction would start and end in regards to the Fire
Station. City Manager John Pitstick said from Stone Road to
South City Limits. Councilman Messenger said the alley
behind Kamber in Point North Addition has weeds hanging over
the alley. Councilman Messenger also wanted to now where
the information was on the swimming pool . City Manager John
Pitstick said he has a presentation to give on the swimming
pool .
Councilman DiTota wanted to know if the directional signs on
Highway 78 and FM 544 could be improved. The current signs
are pointing in all directions and this could be made
clearer . Councilman DiTota said the money borrowed for the
Street Program was to have some of it go for High
Maintenance project . City Manager John Pitstick said we
have completed some. Mr . Don White said we completed the
sewer line behind the hospital . This is the only one we
have completed . Mr . White said the person who is going to
help with Brown St. is not here but I will get a time table
from him. Mr. 'Ron Homeyer stated that there was a very
large expense if the Council chose to go with North Texas
Water District Line for Mr. Rich' s property. The City will
have to put a back flow on this line and it is costly. We
are looking right now at running a two inch line down
Hensley from our line in Steele Industrial Park to Rich' s
property.
Councilman Swartz regarding the speed limits on Highway 78 ,
there are few people who do not realize we have speed limits
on City Streets. I would like police to start patrolling
the residential streets . In regards to the work being done
on Birmingham, a citizen called and wanted to know why
construction machinery was using Jackson Street. Also on
inquiring on parks on Rustic Oaks and Point North, why can' t
we set aside an area for a park.
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said when San Antonio Savings and Loan
purchased this land, they made a commitment for land for a
park in this Birmingham Farms. Mayor Pro Tem Akin stated
that the cross ties are still in the R-O-W between Marble
and Brown, I would appreciated getting them moved . Also the
Rustic Oaks subdivision was to be the last open drainage,
right . Mr . Johnson said the City does not have a channel
ordinance. Mr . Homeyer said the way our ordinance is
written, it does not do away with open ditch drainage. This
is a temporary drainage. Mayor Pro Tem Akin said to make
sure the car phones are on the agenda before the contract is
renewed. Mayor Pro Tem Akin said after the trouble we had
on Birmingham St. I thought we would have a work shop on
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planning the next street . City Manager John Pitstick said
the public hearing and Resolution would be on the next
agenda for Callie Court and Ballard. Mayor Pro Tem Akin
said we have a lot of pot holes. Mayor Pro Tem Akin wanted
to know when we would be honoring the past Council and Board
members.
Mayor Trimble asked Mr. White to check Akin Lane for
patching pot holes .
Mayor Pro Tem Akin said the park is still in need of clean
up. Mr . White said it was scheduled for this week, but it
rained .
Councilman Naish said there is a company in Richardson that
repairs pot holes for $2 .00 a square foot.
City Secretary Carolyn Jones reminded the Council that their
semi-annual reports were due.
City Manager John Pitstick stated that staff had received
the initial $8,400 . grant money from the Meadows Foundation.
We hired Beth Brewster for Summer Children Program. She
will be with us for about nine weeks . Councilman Swartz
wanted to know how much Council has to say about the hiring.
City Manager John Pitstick said we have a range from the low
to mid $20 ,000 . We did an extensive salary survey. --�
Councilman Messenger said a full time Librarian plus Kay
full time, I think we can save and improve by hiring one
full time. Now we have one full time and volunteers. City
Manager John Pitstick said you should meet with the Library
Board. Mayor Trimble wanted to know what the maximum grant
would pay. City Manager John Pitstick said a maximum of
$13,000 .00 . Mayor Trimble said if we do not spend it on the
library director, do we loose it. City Manager John
Pitstick said we could. Councilman Messenger said $27 ,000 .
is a lot for the Library Director and I don' t think we
should spend this kind of money. The traffic in the library
does not warrant $27 ,000 . City Manager John Pitstick said
we asked for a grant package, I think we will have to pay
$22 ,000 . for MLS . Councilman Messenger said two full time
people is too much for the library. One full time and one
20 hour part time. City Manager John Pitstick said we want
to hire a person who can really get the library going. Seek
other foundations for help.
City Manger John Pitstick said he has talked with five or
six cities and some professionals in the field of swimming
pools. Approximate construction cost is $350 ,000 to half
million for a 200 ,000 gallon pool , this is a standard pool .
The maintenance cost will run from $25 ,000 to $40,000 . Most -•�
charge $1 .00 for kids eight years and younger and $1 .25 for
adults, some have family/season passes. Most are open from
12 to 13 weeks out of the year, 7 days a week from 1 PM to 8
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PM. There is a lot of liabilities, deep ends and diving
boards, gas chlorine, if we build, staff would recommend
gong to the liquid chlorine. In checking this out, most
people are going to different shape pools, and are moving
away from the rectangle pools. The City of Allen has
230 ,000 gallon pool and they recommend fencing a larger area
than just around the pool . This allows more people to come
in . The City of Allen paid $870 ,000 . for their pool, 42% is
cost of pool , 16% cost of filtration system, 32% cost of
bath house and 10% cost of fencing . City Manager John
Pitstick requested more time for more research and to bring
this back with the budget .
Councilman Messenger thanked him for what he has done, also
stated that he had talked to Mr . Harold Holligan and he
advised us to contact the local concrete companies for
decking. Southfork has 30 X 60 with a wading pool and
decking . Mr . Holligan said he would build the same for the
City for $40,000 . If you want to extend it later another
10 feet, it could be done for a couple thousand dollars .
Councilman Messenger said for a little town like Wylie to
take a gift like this and in a few years put in another one
in another part of town. For $40 ,000 . we can do this now
and have it open by Memorial Day. City Manager John
Pitstick asked to bring this back on the budget . Mayor
Trimble said we would be obligated to go out for bids.
Mayor Trimble said to have the pool come forward in our
budget process in the $40 ,000 range.
There being no other matters of business or discussion, a
motion was made to adjourn with all in favo
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Chuckmble, Mayor
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