02-13-1990 (City Council) Minutes '37
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 1990
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday , February 13 , 1990 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
Bud Naish, Council Members Steve Wright, Ortie Messenger ,
Pat Stemple, Jim Swartz and John Akin, City Manager Charles
Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Finance Director
James Johnson and Assist. City Engineer Ron Homeyer .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Akin gave the invocation with the Pledge of Allegiance led
by Councilman Wright .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23 , 1990 MEETING:
Councilman Wright corrected his statement under council
discussion as follows : After Councilman Akin' s statement of
not having to answer to Councilman Wright, Councilman Wright
stated "that you may not have to answer to me, but you owe
and explanation to the citizens of Wylie" and also that Mr .
Akin remarked that we should have had a work session on
this that he felt the landfill should not have to be covered
by the city. Councilman Wright statement at the end of this
discussion was "Councilman Wright said I am a man who can be
persuaded by intelligent reason and I would appreciate your
bring your concerns before Council before a vote is taken" .
Motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve the
minutes with the above corrections. Seconded by Councilman
Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor ,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF A PROCLAMATION FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS WEEK -
FEBRUARY 12 - 18 , 1990 FOR TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS: A motion was made by
Councilman Akin to approve the proclamation for Financial
Awareness Week February 12- 18 , 1990 . Seconded by
Councilwoman Stemple. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in favor ,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
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Mayor Trimble read the proclamation for the record as --�
follows :
WHEREAS, The City of Wylie has a strong commitment to the
intellectual growth and career development of all its
populace; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Wylie has fostered the development of
an impressive complement of post secondary education and
training; and,
WHEREAS, A network of students financial assistance
programs, consisting of grants, scholarships, loans and
jobs, has provided access to educational and training
opportunities for students each year; and,
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators is conducting a series of informational
programs for parents, students and the general public to
make them aware of the availability of financial assistance;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I , CHUCK TRIMBLE, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim February 12- 18, 1990 as
FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS WEEK, in the City of Wylie, Texas,
and encourage parents, students, community leaders and
educators to support and participate in appropriate
activities.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused
this seal to be affixed. Mayor Chuck Trimble
APPROVAL OF A PROCLAMATION FOR SANDEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 1990 IN THE CITY OF WYLIE: Councilman
Wright read the following letter for the record: "LETTER TO
THE EDITOR I would like to take this opportunity to thank
Sanden International for their past, present and future
contributions to the City of Wylie. In 1989 the City
received $8 ,188.04 while the W. I .S .D. received $16,615.73 in
tax revenues. The January 1990 payments were $47 ,564 .67 to
the city and the school district received $108,841 .67 . In
January, 1991 the City of Wylie will receive a projected
total of $210,900 .00 while the School District is
conservatively estimated to received $483 ,491 .67 at the
present tax rate and even with the rollback, the Sanden
revenues will total $437 ,807 .42 . Proclaiming February 20th
as Sanden International day in the City of Wylie is
hopefully only the beginning of much more recognition to
come. Thank you Sanden for choosing Wylie! ! We are proud to
have you aboard! ! ! Steve Wright , City Council"
Motion was made by Councilman Wright to approve the
proclamation for February 20 , 1990 as Sanden International ,
Inc . Day in the City of Wylie. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Naish. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor ,
Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
Mayor Trimble read the proclamation into the record as
follows :
WHEREAS, Sanden International , Inc. has completed two phases
which will move their plant and office areas to the City of
Wylie; and,
WHEREAS, Sanden International , Inc. will have several
hundred employees for its operation; and,
WHEREAS, Sanden International , Inc. will enhance the tax
base with their tax dollar; and ,
WHEREAS, Sanden International , Inc. has dressed up West FM
544 entrance into the City of Wylie with their buildings and
landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, Sanden International , Inc. will enhance a wide
variety of areas and organizations throughout the City of
Wylie with job opportunities and group support; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I , CHUCK TRIMBLE, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WYLIE
do proclaim FEBRUARY 20 , 1990 AS SANDEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DAY in the City of Wylie, Texas .
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused
this seal to be affixed. Chuck Trimble, Mayor
Mayor Trimble presented the proclamation to representatives
from Sanden International , Inc. Mr . Bob Wallace Jones
thanked the Council for the proclamation from the Wylie and
Japan Plants . Mr . Jones stated that he hoped Wylie would
come to appreciate Sanden being in their community.
APPROVAL OF CLEAN UP WEEK IN THE CITY OF WYLIE - APRIL 21,
1990 : Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to know if BFI had been
contacted about the clean up day. City Manager Charles
Norwood said yes, they will bring extra containers and pick
up extra items (refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers , etc . )
during this week. City Manager Charles Norwood also stated
that Collin County is also conducting a clean up week during
March and Council may want to change our date to match the
week for the County. They are sponsoring clean up on March
31 . Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted resolutions to support both
clean up days . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to
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set up clean up week for the City of Wylie for the week of
March 31st.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if this was going to be
organized or just extra trash pick up. City Manager Charles
Norwood said to appoint someone to organize this and Mr .
Bart Peddicord would probably work as coordinator.
Councilman Akin wanted the staff to check with the County
about helping .
Councilman Swartz seconded the above motion made by Mayor
Pro Tem Naish and also wanted to know if Code Enforcement
Department could address some of the areas that need to be
cleaned up. Councilman Akin said also the newspapers have
helped in the past to advise the citizens where the extra
containers would be and where to call for extra pick ups.
Councilwoman Stemple requested that BFI let us know where
the citizens can recycle the things they will not pick up.
Mayor Trimble called for a vote on the above motion. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro
Tem Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman
Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor .
CONSENT AGENDA: The items on the consent agenda were:
Approval of an Agreement for Mutual Aid in Disaster
Assistance with the Cities of Allen, Anna, Fairview,
Farmersville, Frisco, Lucas, McKinney, Murphy, Parker,
Plano, Princeton, Royse City, Melissa and Wylie; approval of
call for an Election and Notice of Election for May 5, 1990
for Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 , and 6; authorization for
staff to seek competitive bids for Uniform Rental Service;
authorization for staff to seek competitive bids for
Janitorial Services Contract; authorization to seek annual
contract bids for concrete and asphalt; and authorization
for Councilman Steve Wright to represent Council in
presenting Resolution No. 90-1-23-90-3 opposing proposed
Garland Landfill site at public hearing for same.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish would like the bids for Uniform Rental
Service and Janitorial Services Contract to have an option
for two years if the City is satisfied with their service.
City Manager Charles Norwood said staff can do that, but if
the price is going up the second year , we want to have an
option to re-bid .
Councilman Wright stated that there were some members of the
"Save our Community" committee with us tonight , and I would
like to make a statement concerning the item of authorizing
myself to present the Resolution at the public hearing.
Councilman Wright' s statement was as follows : " I am proud
to be a part of the opposition to the proposed Garland
Landfill . I believe all of us have a duty to protect our
environment and the health and welfare of those around us.
In my opinion to stick a dump in a developed area next to a
creek is wrong . My sincere appreciation goes out not only
to my fellow councilmembers for their unanimous support for
the two Resolutions we have passed, but also to all our
citizens that have fought this dump since the beginning . I
would like to recognize this group for coming" .
A motion was made by Councilman Wright to approve the
consent agenda . Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote
was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman
Swartz - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor .
This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES AND
SERVICE REGULATIONS FOR TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE, PROVIDING CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES AND SERVICE REGULATIONS MAY
BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN , FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS
PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY OR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION
SUSPENDING THE PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSED RATE
SCHEDULES AND SERVICE REGULATIONS OF TEXAS UTILITIES
ELECTRIC COMPANY, PROVIDING THAT THE RATE SCHEDULES AND
SERVICE REGULATIONS OF SAID COMPANY SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED
DURING THE PERIOD OF SUSPENSION, DECLARING THE PRESENT
INTENT OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THIS MUNICIPALITY WITH
RESPECT TO SAID PROPOSED RATE SCHEDULES AND SERVICE
REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR NOTICE HEREOF TO SAID COMPANY , AND
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW: Councilman Akin wanted to know if PUC has changed
their policy. City Manager Charles Norwood said no, the
City has original jurisdiction on setting rates . The
Council can suspend for 90 days or pass an Ordinance
stating you accept what PUC hands down as the rate.
Mayor Trimble said Mr . Arp has asked the Council not to set
a rate but to adopt an Ordinance that accepts what PUC sets.
City Manager Charles Norwood said some cities have passed
the Ordinance leaving the rates up to PUC. Staff recommends
passing the Resolution to suspend for 90 days .
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A motion was made by Councilman Swartz to approve the ..�
Resolution to suspend for 90 days.
Councilman Wright said he discussed with the City Manager
and Mr . Arp that section 2 of the Ordinance and Section 3 of
the Resolution are saying the same so either way , if we go
with the Ordinance or the Resolution and delete Section 3 ,
we are saying go with PUC or do our own rate study.
Councilman Wright said he received information from City of
Arlington on an independent rate study. What I am saying is
do first Ordinance or if we go with Resolution to delete
Section 3 .
Councilman Wright said he would like Council to have a
second to the motion, vote no and then have a motion to
approve the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Naish said there is no
reason for a second and then vote it down. If there is no
second then there is no vote.
Councilman Akin seconded the motion made by Councilman
Swartz to approve the Resolution suspending the rate
increase for 90 days . The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in ,..
favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
Mr. Arp stated that is was a long process to go through and
that TU stands ready to answer any questions that you may
have or to help you in any way we can, so please give us a
call if we can be of help.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
JANUARY 20, 1990 ELECTION FOR 1% SALES TAX INCREASE: City
Manager Charles Norwood said the resolution is at the
request of the State Comptroller ' s office. Motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the Resolution declaring
the results of the January 29, 1990 election for 1% sales
tax increase. Seconded by Councilwoman Stemple. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Naish - in favor, Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman
Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman
Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor.
This motion carried with all in favor .
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APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF THE
NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY AND AGREEING TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SPRING CREEK PARKWAY RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING AND THE
EXTENSION OF UTILITIES ACROSS THE ATCHINSON , TOPEAK, SANTA
FE RAILWAY LINE: City Manager Charles Norwood stated that
the Council had two resolutions before them. The one handed
out tonight states that the City will be responsible for the
railroad crossing on the St . Louis Southwestern and that
this would be contingent upon the National Guard building on
this site.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the
Resolution stating the City would be responsible for the
railroad crossing on the St . Louis Southwestern and would be
contingent upon the National Guard building on this site.
Seconded by Councilman Swartz .
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if the National Guard
had ruled out the other sites. City Manager Charles Norwood
said yes. Mayor Trimble called for a vote on the above
motion. The vote was as follows : Mayor Trimble -in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor ,
Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF A REFUND OF $782 .53 TAX DOLLARS TO WYLIE HWY. 78
JOINT VENTURE: Mr . James Johnson said the Property Tax Code
stated that when refunds are over $500 .00 the Council has to
take action on refunding. This company paid the March
figure with penalties which has made an over payment of
$782 .53 . Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to refund
$782 . 53 to Wylie Hwy. 78 Joint Venture for over payment of
taxes . Seconded by Councilman Messenger . The vote was as
follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in
favor , Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor .
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID FOR PICK UP TRUCK FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT: City Manager Charles Norwood said
staff received several bids on this truck. Staff recommends
the bid of $9 ,384 .00 from Klement Dodge for the Dodge
Dakota. Motion was made by Councilman Akin to award the bid
to Klement Dodge for the Dodge Dakota in the amount of
$9,384 .00 . Seconded by Councilman Messenger . The vote was
as follows : Mayor Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish -
in favor , Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Swartz - in
favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
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STATUS REPORT ON WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: --o+
Mr . Homeyer stated that the final payment to North Texas
Municipal Water District has been held up as the aspirators
are not working properly, and this is being corrected. The
contractor has posted all bonds and executed all contracts
for the wastewater collection system improvements. Work
should begin on one phase within a few weeks and the second
phase should begin within a month. On the 10 parcels of
land for condemnation, staff has resolved all but four (4)
parcels. We will begin condemnation on these four right
away. Staff has also hired a new inspector that will be on
the job everyday.
Councilman Wright wanted to know if the equipment being
taken out could be put in the City' s inventory. Mr. Homeyer
said yes, this is part of the contract .
Mr. Homeyer said that San Antonio Savings and Loan has
agreed to the Agreement and their attorneys are reviewing it
now.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Mayor Trimble invited anyone
wishing to address the Council to come forward at this time,
state their name and address for the record and to limit
their comments to five minutes.
A representative from the "Save our Community" committee
came forward and thanked the Council for their support and
for the resolution to back their committee.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that in the
1988-89 budget year the police department requested bids
for two police cars and at that time the department opted to
by one car and use the money for raises. Since we have the
warrant officer maybe we should pick up this other car .
City Manager Charles Norwood said he thinks we need to wait
until later in the year . Revenues are coming in for two
cities, but Wylie' s is slow coming in but we are working on
this . Councilman Swartz wanted to know the maintenance on
the police cars . City Manager Charles Norwood said he was
not sure, he has not had a chance to look at his budget .
Mayor Pro Tem Naish said back when we were talking with BFI
and wanting a recycling program, has staff received a report
from them. City Manager Charles Norwood said BFI has
completed it and will be at our next meeting.
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know if there has been a
decision on where we are going to put Public Works and
Animal Control . Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know if the
new Church that is trying to start up and using the
Community Room, are they paying for this. City Manager
Charles Norwood said they are paying $72 .00 a week.
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Councilman Wright wanted to know if it was possible for us
to see Planning and Zoning agendas before their meeting.
Councilman Swartz wanted to know if the two new police cars
had come in. City Manager Charles Norwood said one car has
come in and the other should be in any day.
Councilman Akin stated that he went to the Fire Station and
there has been roof damage. We need to get this corrected .
Councilman Akin wanted to know if we are doing any work in
the old fire station. Mr . Johnson said that Mr . Larry Allen
turned in a purchase order request and the roof is being
repaired . The same contractor is going to repair the roof
at the old fire station. The total repairs on both
buildings is under $1 ,000 . Councilman Akin wanted to know
if the firemen are covered by insurance. City Manager
Charles Norwood said they are covered under a workers
compensation plan . Mr . Johnson said it was the same
coverage for firemen as we have for other employees.
Councilman Akin also wanted to know the status on the street
money coming in. Mr . Johnson said the largest payment out
is Independent Bank. FDIC has received a letter regarding
this . Councilman Akin wanted to know the status on going
out for bids for ambulance service. Mr . Johnson said we
will have information in the next pack.
Councilman Swartz said that Council needs to look for land
on this side of town for a fire station. Councilman Akin
said we have been given an acre of land on this side of
town.
Councilman Wright said that the ambulance proposal is very
important and that Council should go back and read this
document again .
City Secretary reminded Council that sign up for the May 5th
Mayor and Council election would begin on Monday, February
19th and go through March 21st.
Mayor Trimble recessed the open meeting and convened Council
into Executive Session at 8 :25 P.M. under the authority of
Article 6252-17 , V.A.C.S. , Section 2 paragraph "g" Personnel
Matters - Discussion of possible Directors for five (5)
member Development Corporation Board of Wylie.
Mayor reconvened the open meeting at 10: 00 P there being
no other items for discusg4,�,�st a motion s m}de to adjourn
with all in favor . ;�` fxr
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1 / = Chuck Trimble, Mayor
ATTEST :
Carol or - -, City Secretary