06-06-1989 (City Council) Minutes 343
CALLED CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 1989
The City of Wylie City Council met in a called work session
on Tuesday, June 6, 1989 at 7: 00 P.M. in the Council
Conference Room in 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 Bud Naish, Council Members Pat
Stemple, Ortie Messenger, Jim Swartz , John Akin and Steve
Wright (arrived late) , City Manager Charles Norwood, City
Secretary Carolyn Jones, Assist. City Engineer Ron Homeyer
and Finance Director James Johnson.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and City Manager
Charles Norwood gave the invocation.
DISCUSSION AND REPORT ON CONTACTS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS
REGARDING EASEMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM: Councilwoman Stemple reported that of
the three property owners she contacted , only one has said
no. Mr . Robinson said yes , but wanted stipulations about
the area being fenced in due to livestock, and that we put
everything back the way it was when we are through. Mr .
Homeyer said this was on part of the soil conservation land
and they has very strict rules. Councilwoman Stemple said
Mr . Bradshaw said he would consider it, but wanted to talk
with Mr. Norwood. City Manager Charles Norwood said Mr.
Bradshaw called and wanted water and sewer, I told him he
would have to annex first and then when water and sewer was
there he could pay his fees and be connected . Mr . Brown
told Councilwoman Stemple that he has asked for nothing from
the City and therefore, the City should not ask for anything
from him.
Councilman Swartz said he has made contact with Mrs . Patsy
Flanagan and Mr . Flanagan said no way.
Mayor Trimble has contact Mr . James Blakey and this easement
should be coming in soon.
Carolyn Jones has contacted City Contractors and Mr . Pockrus
was in to see City Manager, this easement should be coming
in soon.
Mr . Homeyer has received several of the easement that are
needed and these will be on the next agenda.
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE 88-89 BUDGET:
Mayor Trimble introduced Mattie Friedlein and Carole Steele
from the Collin County Crisis Center . Mrs . Steele gave a
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report on the use of the Crisis Center from the citizens in
Wylie. There were 150 plus calls during the past year,
with 40% related to parents and kids, 20% related to
suicide, 20% to domestic violence and 20% related to
depression, substance abuse, problems with others, pregnancy
and etc. There was also a Grief Group set up after the
death of a high school student last October . There were
also 13 students identified as being high risk for suicide,
the Crisis Center worked with these students. There were
350 plus high school students that attended the classes
offered in October , 1988 and February, 1989 on prevention of
suicide. The Crisis Center also has worked with the schools
and develop a specific plans for consultation when needed .
Mrs . Steele thanked the council for the time that was given
to them and for all the help the Council and citizens of
Wylie have given them.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to know if the school district
had been contacted for a donation. Mrs . Steele said no,
because of the Edgewood Case.
Councilman Akin wanted to know if the business district in
Wylie had been contacted. Mrs . Steele said no, the Center
had been so busy working with the different problems, that
no one has had the time to visit with the business district. --�,
Mr . Johnson said for the seventh month into the budget year ,
things are looking a little better .
Councilman Akin thanked James for the good work he has done
in keeping everyone within their budget.
Mr . Johnson said the General Fund had received 81% of the
Revenues, spent 53% and we are 58.33% into the budget year.
The Utility Fund has received 53% of revenues and spent 44% .
If Utility Fund picks up, it should be transferring the
$125,000 . back into General Fund as was budgeted . The Sales
Tax is up that is due to the large adjustment made a few
months ago. The bank franchise tax has been ruled
unconstitutional and we will not receive any of this. There
has also been notification given to us from the TML Worker ' s
Compensation, that there will be $28,000 adjustment made
that we did not consider in our budget. This was just sent
to us a few days ago. The collection rate for taxes is
around 92% for this year .
City Manager Charles Norwood said several months ago Council
requested State to construct right hand turn lane at Highway
78 and FM544 . Mr . Hunt from State Highway Department came
in and said we will do this, but since the Highway
Department is looking at widening Hwy. 78 , we want the City
to do most of the work. The cost of materials alone are
approximately $7500 . and the cost of labor and equipment is
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approximately $7500 . City Manager Charles Norwood said he
called Mr . Hunt and was informed by Mr . Hunt that the State
did not want to waste their money on this project . City
Manager Charles Norwood said it was against his principle to
spend money on a State Highway. This intersection needs a
turn lane done but we should not spend City money for this .
City Manager Charles Norwood said he called Mr. Oliver,
District Engineer of the Highway Department and told him
about this situation and that a few months ago the State did
Ballard and Hwy. 78 with state funds. Mr . Norwood said he
had to get back with the State first thing in the morning
and tell them to go ahead with the turn lane or that the
City is going to wait for a while. Do we go ahead or do we
try and work with Mr . Oliver . Mr . Oliver will be in my
office on June 21st for a meeting and if some of the council
could be there, it would be good.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know about the status of the
Resolution sent to the Commissioners Court on the funds for
Brown St . and McCreary Road. City Manager Charles Norwood
said staff has not heard from the County since the last
letter that was sent, and a follow up letter would be sent .
There being no other items for discussion, a i was made
to adjourn with all in favor . ow.
Chuck le, Mayor
ATTEST :
Carolyn J• .e. , C . y ' ecretary 4s. \V ij��
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