05-22-1990 (City Council) Minutes 107
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 22, 1990
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, May 22 , 1990 at 7 :00 P.M. 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,
William Martin, Don Hughes , Pat Stemple and John Akin , City
Manager Charles Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones,
Finance Director James Johnson and Councilman Elect Percy
Simmons.
Mayor Trimble called the meeting to order and Councilman
Martin gave the invocation. The pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilman Akin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 8, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING: There
being no corrections or additions to the minutes submitted ,
a motion was made by Councilman Akin to approve. Seconded
by Councilman Martin. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor ,
Councilman Akin - in favor , Councilman Martin - in favor ,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Hughes - in favor ,
and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor. This motion carried
with all in favor .
CANVASS AND APPROVE ELECTION RETURNS FROM MAY 19 , 1990 RUN-
OFF ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL PLACE6 : Mayor Trimble
read the results of the run-off election held on May 19th as
follows:
Absentee Methodist Southfork Total
Church M. H.P.
MAYOR
Bud Naish 27 446 34 507
John Akin 79 410 46 535
PLACE 6
Jim Ferguson 24 427 33 484
Percy Simmons 82 422 46 550
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Naish to approve the
canvassing of the election as read . Seconded by
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Councilwoman Stemple. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Trimble - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Naish - in favor,
Councilman Akin - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor,
Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Hughes - in favor,
and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion carried
with all in favor .
OATH OF OFFICE: City Secretary Carolyn Jones, gave the oath
of office to the newly elected Mayor, John Akin and
Councilman Place 6 , Percy Simmons .
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR ONE YEAR TERM: A motion
was made by Councilman Simmons to appoint Councilman Hughes
as Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilman Martin. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor, Councilman Martin -
in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilman Hughes -
abstained , Councilwoman Stemple - in favor , and Councilman
Simmons - in favor . This motion carried with five in favor
and one abstained .
ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM MR. BILL BURGE AND
MRS. CHERI ALBIN FROM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD: A motion
was made by Councilman Martin to accept the letters of
resignation from Mr . Bill Burge and Mrs. Cheri Albin.
Seconded by Councilwoman Stemple. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor,
Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor ,
Councilwoman Stemple - in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in
favor . This motion carried with all in favor .
APPOINTMENT OF THREE MEMBERS TO PARK AND RECREATIONS BOARD:
City Manager Charles Norwood stated the Park Board was
recommending to Council the following names to serve on
their board: John Burns, Karen Cain and Charles Stetler .
The Park Board has talked with each of these people and they
are willing to serve. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes to appoint John Burns, Karen Cain and Charles Stetler
to the Park and Recreation Board. Seconded by Councilman
Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Martin - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
NAMING OF THE NEW ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 78 TO ENTRANCE OF LAKE
LAVON (AT EAST FORK PARK) : Mayor Pro Tem Hughes asked if it
was the policy to name street after person who donated the
property and is the road in our City. City Manager Charles
Norwood stated that it has been the policy to name the
streets after the persons donating the property or after a
past Mayor or Council Person. A motion was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Hughes to table this item until a later date.
Seconded by Councilman Wright. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor,
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Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor ,
Councilwoman Stemple - in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in
favor . This motion carried with all in favor to table.
AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO SEEK BIDS ON ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
OFFICE SUPPLIES : Mr. Johnson stated that the change in the
bid status in state law has forced cities to seek bids on
their office supplies . Motion was made by Councilwoman
Stemple to grant authorization to staff to seek bids on
annual contract for office supplies . Seconded by
Councilman Simmons. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Martin
- in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor. This
motion carried with all in favor.
AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO SEEK BIDS FOR FOUR (4 ) SETS OF
FIVE (5 ) ROW FIFTEEN (15) FOOT ALL ALUMINUM BLEACHERS:
These bleachers will be for the Wylie Community Park located
on Thomas Street. City Manager Charles Norwood said that
the purchase price of these bleachers will exceed the
$5,000 .00 . These bleachers will seat approximately 300
people. Park Board recommends purchasing these bleachers
from the Special Park Fund has been set up from the $1 .00
donation on the water bills.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to grant staff
authorization to seek bids for four sets of aluminum
bleachers .
Councilman Simmons asked if this was in the budget. City
Manager Charles Norwood said no sir , it will come from a
special fund where some of the citizens have donated $1 .00
each month on their water bills .
Councilman Martin wanted to know if this would put the
number of bleachers up to max for the park. City Manager
Charles Norwood said this would serve Wylie for a few years .
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes motion to seek bids was seconded by
Councilman Simmons. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Martin
- in favor , Councilman Wright - in favor , Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor. This
motion carried with all in favor .
AWARD OF BID FOR WATER METERS AND METER SUPPLIES : Mr.
Johnson stated that staff received two bids on these items .
One bid was from Quality Meters , a local firm and the other
was from Texas Meter out of McKinney. It is staff ' s
recommendation to award the annual contract to Quality Meter
for rebuilt 5/8 X 3/4 residential meters only and 1 inch
through 6 inch commercial water meters and all meter flanges
and gaskets to Texas Meter . The annual contracts will be
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approximately $16,000 . 00 for Quality Meters and $18 ,366 .00
for Texas Meter .
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes wanted to know how much we would save.
Mr. Johnson said approximately $2 ,000 on residential meters
and $7 ,000 on commercial meters .
Councilman Martin said at one time cities have pooled
together to bid items. Mr . Johnson said we did , but Plano
bid higher than Quality Meter on the residential meters .
Councilman Wright stated that we have talked about bidding
through Houston COG in the past . Mr. Johnson said we have
submitted through them on some items in the past.
A motion was made by Councilman Martin to approve the award
of bid for residential meters to Quality Meter and for
commercial meters to Texas Meter . Seconded by Councilman
Simmons. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Martin - in
favor , Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilwoman Stemple -
in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 26, 1990 FOR LAND
USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND PROPOSED ^^
IMPACT FEE: Councilman Wright stated that first of all the
city is 250 ,000 gallons short on water capacity. This
affects fire fighting for the city. Second this impact fee
helps to pay for development. Motion was made by Councilman
Wright to approve the public hearing date of June 26 , 1990
for Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan and
Proposed Impact Fee. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes. The
vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes - in favor , Councilman Martin - in favor , Councilman
Wright - in favor, Councilwoman Stemple - in favor , and
Councilman Simmons - in favor. This motion carried with all
in favor .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mrs. Lois Swartz of 506 W.
Jefferson, said the past members of this City Council
brought integrity, dignity and pride to the City of Wylie
and I challenge this Council to do the same.
Cheryl Edwards of 613 Andersonville wanted to know if the
Council was aware that Extruders is about to be given a
permit to work 24 hours. Are you aware of the pollution
they cause.
City Manager Charles Norwood said he has not heard of them
asking for a 24 hour work permit but they are being
monitored by an Engineering Firm. This is done once a week.
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City Manager Charles Norwood said Texas Air Control is the
one to do testing on the air pollution.
Cheryl Edwards said it was her opinion that there is not a
good handle on this. Cheryl Edwards said we are talking
about lung problems , cancer , brain damage and lots of
others . This was posted in the Plano paper but not in the
Wylie paper regarding their request for 24 hour work permit.
Councilman Wright wanted to know if she had evidence of
this . Cheryl Edwards said yes. There are stacks of files.
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes asked if there is evidence of these
symptoms in the files. Cheryl Edwards said that she and her
family have been sick since moving into their home on
Andersonville. Cheryl Edwards said she ask the State why
the City has not been contacted . The State said they do not
have to notify the city.
Councilman Wright asked what we were monitoring . City
Manager Charles Norwood said American Molds, Extruders,
Holland Hitch and Oklahoma By Products. City Manager
Charles Norwood said he would call Texas Air Control
tomorrow.
Councilman Martin wanted to know if the reports Cheryl has,
show that Extruders exceed the safe standards . Cheryl
Edwards said yes they do exceed the safe standards.
City Manager Charles Norwood asked Cheryl Edwards who she
talked to at Air Control Board. Cheryl Edwards said she
talked to a lot of people in Austin and in Ft . Worth. The
Executive Director Steve Span, Permit Engineer Paula Day,
Eddie Macken in Ft . Worth.
Councilman Wright wanted to know if they are given the 24
hour work permit , will this raise their quota . Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes said they will have the same quota, they will be
given more time to do it in.
Councilman Simmons asked if the City had any say in this.
City Manager Charles Norwood said with EPA and Water
Commission, but not with Air Control .
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know if they exceed their
limit, will the Air Control shut them down.
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes asked City Manager Charles Norwood to
contact George at Extruders , he has always been very co-
operative.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Councilman Martin wanted to know what
the city' s policy was regarding answering the phones after
hours . City Manager Charles Norwood said Mr . Don White is
called , if he deems it an emergency, the crew is called out
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other wise it will wait until morning . Councilman Martin
also requested a report on the street equipment and if we
have an operator for it.
Councilman Wright said the City of Richardson is installing
emergency equipment for signal lights. This equipment will
change the signal from red to green as soon as a police car
or fire truck or ambulance approaches. This is something we
should look at. Councilman Wright also acknowledged the
warrant officer for his job and also Candi White and Barber
Salinas for their work in the court system.
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes wanted to know how the city crews
located and fixed pot holes. City Manager Charles Norwood
said that Mr . White and Mr . Barber patrol the streets and on
Friday morning in staff meeting these streets are asigned
with work orders to be repaired the next week. Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes said there is one on Cooper Drive. City Manager
Charles Norwood said this was reported last week and should
be fixed this week, but I will check on this. Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes also requested that First and Second Street be looked
at.
Councilwoman Stemple wanted to know if staff was prepared to
handle the weed problem. City Manager Charles Norwood said
our plan this year is to work with the Judge and when the -- .
person is written up more than once, the fine will reflect
this. Mayor Akin asked that the Code Enforcement Department
contact the City of Plano and see how they are handling high
weeds .
Councilman Wright wanted to know where we were on the
streets Dallas County will be doing for us . City Manager
Charles Norwood said several months ago Dallas County sent
the City a letter with a Resolution for the Council to pass.
The Council past this Resolution which stated which streets
we would like for them to fix . I have contacted Mr. Lewis
and he says they have gotten into trouble doing streets in
Plano and will not be doing our streets . The Commissioner
called and she would consider this, but did not feel like
Dallas County would be helping us.
City Manager Charles Norwood said Council will have to make
a decision on Brown St . and McCreary Rd. soon . I have asked
the County to go out for bids and then come back to the
Council . The staff has acquired all the right-of-way for
Brown Street and the gas company is moving their line.
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes stated that last meeting there was talk
of a work session. City Manager Charles Norwood said the
work session will be on Tuesday, May 29th with Planning and
Zoning and Council on the Impact Fees. City Manager Charles
Norwood also stated there would be a work session on
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Thursday, May 31st on the direction of the City. After some
discussion , it was decided to put the two work session
together on Tuesday, May 29th.
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes said since we have moved into the
building , there has never been a Mayor ' s office . We do need
a Mayor' s office. City Manager Charles Norwood said he does
not have a problem with it . We can work it out . City
Manager Charles Norwood said he was told that the Mayor ' s
office was to be where the Judge' s office is now. Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes said he felt it was important to have the Mayor
an office at City Hall . Mayor Pro Tem Hughes stated he did
not know how the rest of the Council felt , but he felt like
this should be.
Mayor Akin asked if we are using the road counter . Mr .
Johnson said yes, it is in the warehouse and there is a log
on it where it has been checked out . Mayor Akin also wanted
to know when we would be staring the budget . City Manager
Charles Norwood said staff will start working on it
Thursday.
City Manager Charles Norwood said the Council will have two
agenda ' s for Tuesday, May 29 , one will start at 5 PM and the
other at 7 PM with Planning and Zoning .
Mayor Akin 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 "g" Personnel
Matters and paragraph "e" litigation legal matters . The
Personnel Matters were regarding Bobby Ross vs City of Wylie
case and employment of new Public Works Director/Engineer .
The litigation was on 1% sales tax increase.
Mayor Akin reconvened Council into open session at 10 P.M. ,
and Council has no decisions from executive session .
A motion was made to adjourn with all in favor.
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