04-10-1990 (City Council) Minutes 81
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 10, 1990
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, April 10 , 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 Ortie Messenger , Jim Swartz ,
Steve Wright, Pat Stemple and John Akin, City Manager
Charles Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Finance
Director James Johnson, and Code Enforcement Officer Roy
Faires .
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Messenger gave the invocation and Councilwoman Stemple led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 27 , 1990 COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Pro Tem Naish corrected the minutes to reflect his
statement concerning the re-zoning of Lots 13 , 14 , & 15 of
Block 3 Brown and Burns Addition as follows : He would
personally like to see the Land Board take it back to
Planning and Zoning and request re-zoning for Retail or seek
new zoning of Professional Office.
Councilman Messenger also corrected the minutes in the same
item as follows : He said there are good points for and
against this re-zoning but I have to agree with Councilman
Akin and Councilman Swartz .
A motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the minutes
of the March 27 , 1990 Council meeting with the above
corrections. 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 .
PRESENTATION BY EMERGENCY SERVICES COALITION REGARDING
SERVICES AND FUNDING: Sandra Masters , Treasurer of the
Emergency Services Coalition, stated that there were five
non-profit agencies involved. They are Collin County
Women' s Shelter , Crisis Center of Collin County , The
Information and Referral Center of Plano, C. I . T. Y. House
and The Samaritan Inn. We are making presentation to each
City requesting contributions to the Emergency Services
Coalition. In order to maintain the current level of
service we offer to citizens , we are asking the City of
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Wylie to make a contribution of $5,000 . to be divided ..,
equally between the five agencies.
Councilman Akin said it is agreed that it is a good program,
but Wylie also has a Care Center , where we took care of 650
families last year . We need to take care of our own.
Mayor Trimble said there is no over lap between our Care
Center and your programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that the City of Wylie gave
$2 ,500 .00 last year to the Crisis Center .
Councilman Wright asked Ms. Masters if the Crisis Center
didn ' t come to the schools in Wylie several times last year .
Mrs . Masters said yes.
Ms. Masters said each agency has its own Budget, Emergency
Service Coalition has no budget, it is all volunteer work.
Councilman Swartz wanted to know if they didn' t have to go
to the Cities more now, as State and Federal funding had
been cut in these areas. Ms. Masters said it depends on
what type of service you are providing, C. I . T. Y. House
gets assistance that other may not be eligible for.
Councilwoman Stemple stated that you said you have a board
of directors that over sees all of these organizations. Ms .
Masters said we have a committee , we are not organized as
yet. Ms . Masters said the committee is made up of
representatives from each of the agencies.
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know if this agency only
helped those in Collin County. Ms . Masters said most of the
time but there are cases where we go to other counties,
depending on the circumstances.
Mayor Trimble thank Ms . Masters for coming and that he
personally supported each of these agencies and this will be
taken into consideration at budget time.
Councilman Swartz thanked Ms . Masters for coming as there
are not to many people who take the time to help as these
agencies do.
PROCLAMATION FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - RONNIE
HIGGINBOTHAM FOR QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31 , 1990 : Motion was
made by Councilman Messenger to approve the proclamation for
Ronnie Higginbotham as Employee of the Quarter - ending
March 31 , 1990 . Seconded by Councilman Akin. 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 -
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in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
Mayor Trimble read the following Proclamation and presented
it to Ronnie Higginbotham:
WHEREAS, Ronnie Higginbotham has been selected as the City
of Wylie Employee of the Quarter ending March 31 , 1990 ; and,
WHEREAS, Ronnie is known for his knowledge of the fleet
maintenance program and of the maintenance on all vehicles
and equipment; and
WHEREAS, Ronnie has been employed by the City of Wylie for
one year and is a very dedicated employee; and,
WHEREAS, Ronnie has an outstanding attitude regarding his
position and relationship with his fellow employees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I , CHUCK TRIMBLE, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, do Proclaim Ronnie Higginbotham as Employee of the
Quarter Ending March 31 , 1990 .
CONSENT AGENDA: The consent agenda consists of
authorization to seek competitive sealed bids for Annual
contract for the purchase of water meters and meter
supplies; authorization to seek competitive sealed bids for
Annual contract for the purchase of water/sewer utility
supplies (e.g. , pipe, fittings, clamps , etc . ) ; Easement from
J. L. Brand, Jr . , 0 . 7 acres and Easements from Ida Pearl
Scholz , 1 .5 acres and 0 .05 acres. Motion was made by
Councilman Messenger to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda. Seconded by Councilman Swartz .
Mayor Pro Tem Naish asked if we were seeking bids with Plano
or any other city. Mr . Johnson said we have a standard
meter and specs, if Plano uses the same type of meter , we
can request a bid from them. We have done this with Collin
County, in bidding our asphalt, rock, sand and gravel .
Councilman Akin wanted to know when we did this with Collin
County. Mr . Johnson said just recently.
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 DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RELATIVE TO A LANDSCAPING COST
SHARING PROGRAM: City Manager Charles Norwood said the
total project cost is $27 ,180.00 and shall be funded jointly
by the State and the City. State funds in an amount
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estimated not to exceed $12 ,920 .00 will be utilized to
purchase required material for the Project. The City' s total
no-cash contribution is $14 ,260 .00 and represents installing
plants, irrigation system components and providing project
and site maintenance.
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know where the plants would
be put . City Manager Charles Norwood said on Highway 78 , in
a place where they will not be disturbed at the time of the
improvements to Highway 78 are done.
Councilman Akin said this has been going on since 1985 and
we have been working on this for a long time. We had
everyone involved at one time and I am glad this is
beginning to happen.
Motion was made by Councilman Swartz to approve the draft
agreement from the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation. 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 .
Councilman Messenger stated that this was a very good step,but he would like for Planning and Zoning to look at a
landscape ordinance.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN NORTH EAST AREA
DRUG INTERDICTION TASK FORCE: City Manager Charles Norwood
stated that this was between two counties and seven cities,
primary purpose is to broaden our scope to attack the drug
problems in our areas. State Funds all of this but $82 ,000 .
We feel like in the future this would be self-supportive and
it will cost approximately $12 ,000 . for Wylie' s portion.
Staff feels this is a program we can not afford to refuse.
The grant itself will be with the City of Rockwall and if
funded could probably begin the project in July or August of
this year .
Councilman Akin asked if the funding was coming from Federal
Government . City Manager Charles Norwood said probably, but
it has to go through the State first. Councilman Akin said I
am sure all of us agree this is money well spent.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish wanted to know where the $12 ,000 . was
coming from. City Manager Charles Norwood said if funding
has to come during this fiscal year , we could use some of
the Council Reserve. Councilman Messenger stated that in
Chief ' s memo it is said that the agencies feel reimbursement "^
from seizure of money and property would take care of this
$12 ,000 .
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A motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the
Resolution to participate in North East Area Drug
Interdiction Task Force. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST FOR RE-ZONING OF A TWO ACRE
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE FRANCISCO DE LA PINA SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 688 FROM B-1 TO B-2 : This re-zoning request has
been presented by Richard Parker and is commonly called
Wylie Junction, located on Highway 78 North. Mr . Roy Faires
stated that this property is Tract 44 and 41 and presently
has storage facilities plus some businesses. It is
surrounded by Retail and Business Two and Wylie Ranch East
Commercial Park. Planning and Zoning recommends approval of
the Business Two zoning .
Mayor Trimble opened the public hearing and requested those
wishing to speak to come forward and state their name and
address for the record. There being no questions or
comments, the public hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF RE-ZONING REQUEST FROM B-1 TO B-2 FOR A TWO ACRE
TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE FRANCISCO DE LA PINA SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 688 : This property is located on Highway 78 North
and is commonly known as Wylie Junction. A motion was made
by Councilman Akin to approve the re-zoning from B-1 to B-2
for the two acre tract of land out of the Francisco De La
Pina Survey, ABstract 688, Tract 44 and 41 . 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 .
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUEST FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 10 & 11 ,
BLOCK B, STONE GROVE PHASE II : Mr . Roy Faires stated that
this is a recent sub-division and therefore letters were
sent out to the property owners of the sub-division. This
request has come from Carlos and Dwan Diaz, they are wanting
to combine the two lots into one lot . We have had cases
like this before in this sub-division, where the property
owner is wishing to purchased two lots and make them into
one lot. Planning and Zoning recommends approval .
Mayor Trimble opened the Public Hearing and stated anyone
wishing to speak to come forward and state their name and
address for the record. There being no questions or
comments, the public hearing was closed .
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APPROVAL OF A REPLAT OF LOTS 10 AND 11 , BLOCK B, STONE GROVE
PHASE II : A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to
approve the replat for Lots 10 & 11 , Block B, Stone Grove
Phase II . 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 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CRIME_
STOPPERS PROGRAM OF THE GREATER DALLAS CRIME COMMISSION:
City Manager Charles Norwood said on March 28 , 1990 the
Dallas Crime Commission extended its program into Collin and
Rockwall Counties. No funds from the City, Crime Stoppers
do ask for donations from the citizens . Staff recommends
approval .
A motion was made by Councilwoman Stemple to approve the
Resolution for membership in the Crime Stoppers Program of
the Greater Dallas Crime Commission. 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 A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MARTINEZ ADDITION, BEING
4.817 ACRES OUT OF THE E. C. DAVIDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 267 ::
Mr . Faires stated this is a preliminary plat and the
property is located at Highway 78 and FM 544 , where the
Shamrock Station was located . This is to provide a location
for Eckard Drug. Staff and Planning and Zoning recommend
approval . Mr . Faires also stated that it meets all the
requirements of the City.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the
preliminary plat for Martinez Addition, 4. 817 acres out of
the E. C. Davidson Survey, Abstract 267 . 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 AWARD OF BID FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
(BUILDINGS) : Mr . Johnson stated there were five bid
packages sent out and two bids were received for General
Liability and three bids were received for the Police
Liability. Bids received for General Liability (buildings)
are as follows:
Trinity Universal Insurance Company
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(represented by Wylie Insurance) $27 ,347 .00
Employer' s Insurance of Texas Group
(represented by Emp. of Tex. Lloyds
of Sherman, Tex . ) $30 ,80 .00
Staff recommends Trinity Universal Insurance Company which
is represented by Wylie Insurance Agency in the amount of
$27 ,347 .00 .
Bids received for the Police Liability are as follows :
National Casualty Co.
(represented by Wylie Insurance) $14,711 .00
Home Insurance Co.
(represented by Wylie Insurance) $15,984 .00
International Surplus Lines
(represented by Rucker Insurance) $15,642 .00
Staff recommends National Casualty Company , represented by
Wylie Insurance Agency in the amount of $14 ,711.00 . There
has been $42 ,520 .00 budgeted for this and the total bid is
for $42 ,058 .00.
A motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the award of
bid to Trinity Insurance Company in the amount of $27 ,347 .00
and to National Casualty Co. in the amount of $14 ,711 .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.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST FROM SHIMEK, JACOBS, AND FINKLEA
FOR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3 ,462 .73 : This payment
request is for services performed on Wastewater Improvements
in the amount of $3,462 .73 . Staff recommends approval . A
motion was made by Councilman Wright to approve the payment
request to Shimek, Jacobs , and Finklea in the amount of
$3 ,462 .73 . 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 PAYMENT REQUEST FROM FREEMAN-MILLICAN, INC. FOR
IMPACT FEE STUDY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 ,855 .00 : This payment
request is for work done on the Impact Fee Study.
Councilman Akin wanted to know how far along we are on the
completion of the study. City Manager Charles Norwood said
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there is a meeting on Friday and we will know where we stand .
at that time, but I feel like we are on schedule.
A motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve the payment
request from Freeman-Millican, Inc. in the amount of
$1 ,855 .00 . 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.
APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR OVER PAYMENT OF TAXES:__ This overpayment of
taxes is in the amount of $980.61 . Motion was made by
Councilman Messenger to approve the over payment of taxes in
the amount of $980 .61 to Dept. of Housing & Urban
Development . 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.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Trimble invited anyone wishing
to speak to the Council to come forward at this time, to -- ,
state their name and address for the record. There were no
speakers at this time.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Akin stated that the down
town lights need the bulbs replaced . Councilman Akin also
stated that the paper of Record for the City stated that I
hand picked Chief Gilmore. All of the Council interviewed
and voted on and endorsed the Chief.
Councilman Swartz said there are two parking lots in the
down town area, one beside Life Line' s building and the
other belongs to Lady Like Shop, both have large holes and I
was wondering if the City could put some gravel in these
holes as these are used for public parking. I realize that
both of these do not belong to the City, but would like to
see us put some gravel in them. Councilman Akin wanted to
know if the water line was still there on the parking lot
and if so, was it still leaking . Mr . Johnson said it has
been shut off at the valve.
Councilman Wright thanked Carolyn Jones for the effort put
forth to getting his packed out early, as he was leaving
town. Councilman Wright also referred to the information
section of the packet regarding ag exemptions, just how much
of the property could the City afford to have under ag.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish stated that the city staff filed on
eleven (11) ag cases last year . Mr . Johnson said yes.
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Mayor Pro Tem Naish said that part of the problem is all the
annexations in the past years . Councilman Wright said that
is what he wanted to know. Councilman Akin said we had
nothing before we annexed and we got nothing . Councilman
Swartz said you are right except that we have concrete
streets running through it.
Councilman Messenger said it looked like we were going to
get the recycling program started again. They are going to
be putting bins out soon.
Councilman Swartz said there were over 1 ,000 at the Lavon
Lake Clean Up and a lot of effort by a lot of people and I
thank we owe them a big thanks.
Mayor Pro Tem Naish said that Mr . Faires was 65 years old
today.
Mr . James Johnson said the preliminary tax roll was in and
it looks as if Sanden is coming in at $39 ,798 ,000 for 1990 .
Mayor Trimble stated that Bob Wallace-Jones said there is
going to be another 20 million spent in Wylie.
Mayor Trimble recessed the open meeting and convened Council
into Executive Session at 8: 15 P.M. under the authority of
Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S. , Section 2 paragraph "e" -
Personnel Matters - Municipal Court Judge; Board of
Directors for Development Corporation of Wylie; City
Manager ' s Contract .
Mayor Trimble reconvened Council into open session at 10 : 00
P.M.
MUNICIPAL JUDGE: A motion was made by Councilman Messenger
to appoint Pam Eudaric as Municipal Court Judge . Seconded
by Councilman Akin. 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 Messenge - in favor , and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
CITY MANAGER ' S CONTRACT : A motion was made by Councilman
Messenger to approve the renewal of the Contract with
Charles Norwood , City Manager with the following , an
additional two weeks of vacation; eliminate the car
allowance and roll it into his salary; give $200 .00 per
month raise, effective April 24 , 1990 . 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 .
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There being no other action from Executive Session, Mayor
Trimble convened Council into a work session.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE: Mr . Charlie Womack, representing the Economic
Development Committee reported to Council each of the 11
members of this committee have been given one of the
priorities to carry out and complete. These priorities are
as follows :
PRIORITY #1 - Strengthen and enhance the relationship
between the City of Wylie and the Economic Development
Committee
PRIORITY #2 - Actively support a lobby effort with local and
state agencies for highway improvements
PRIORITY #3 - Develop a useful and functional economic
information database
PRIORITY #4 - Develop and produce an Economic Development
brochure
PRIORITY #5 - Develop a continuing program, with local
economic development allies, to establish tours of local
business operations
PRIORITY #6 - Develop and maintain media relations conducive
to the economic development strategies and efforts
PRIORITY #7 - Develop and maintain a strong prospecting
network and all base, supportive of our local economic
development planning
PRIORITY #8 - Conduct an annual economic development
community survey
PRIORITY #9 - Effectively communicate the 1990 Program Plan
to community leaders and economic development allies
PRIORITY #10 - Develop and maintain a list of target
prospects
PRIORITY #11 - Complete the update of the annual community
audit
Mr . Womack stated that in addition to the above, this
committee hopes to initiate a business retention program, to
develop a pro-client attitude within the city, to enhance
community involvement and to conduct one (1) small business
seminar .
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_ Mr . Womack thanked the Council for their time and support of
this committee.
Councilman Messenger wanted to know if on Priority #10, if
they will be working on ways to attract people to Wylie.
Mr . Womack said yes, that is our goal .
Councilman Swartz said on certain areas we in Wylie have
received a lot of negative information through the
newspaper. Is there something we can work on to help give
positive information rather than negative. Mr . Womack said
we would like to help if we know before it goes the press .
Mr . Womack said that Wylie was the second city in Texas to
pass this one half cent sales tax for Economic Development .
The discussion on the Ambulance Specs and Contract was
tabled until a later date.
There being no other matters of business f -,discussion, a
motion was made to adjourn with all in fav' . i,
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