07-14-1990 (City Council) Minutes 154
MINUTES - CALLED MEETING
CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF WYLIE
9:30 AM SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1990
The City Council of the City of Wylie met in called session
on Saturday, July 14 , 1990 at 9:30 AM in the Council
Conference Room at 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
John W. Akin , Mayor Pro Tem, Don Hughes, and Councilmembers
Percy Simmons, William Martin, Steve Wright, Chuck Wible and
Patricia Stemple. Also present were Don White, Public Works
Supervisor; Paul Beaver, City Engineer; Carolyn Jones, City
Secretary and Terry McMillan,Engineer .
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Akin.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REHAB AND REPAINTING OF
ELEVATED TANK . Don White noted that in the bid process, the
cost was based on hourly charge and when they got inside the
tank, the repairs were more extensive than originally
estimated; therefore, more time was required to make the
repairs . Terry McMillan . foreman for McMillan Engineers,
stated that $10,000 had been placed in the bid for the ...
replacement of steel inside the tank. Don White noted that
$50 ,000 had been budgeted for these repairs and repainting .
Councilmembers voiced their opinion of not being apprised of
the changes before receiving the change order and additional
charges . Percy Simmons also asked about citizen cars
damaged by paint over-spray. Don White said he had received
a letter that states all cars will be taken care of .
A motion was made by Councilman Steve Wright to approve the
change order in the amount of $7240 .00 . Motion seconded by
Chuck Wible. Vote was as follows : Mayor Akin, in favor;
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, in favor; Councilman Wible, in favor;
Councilman Martin, in favor; Councilwoman Stemple, in favor;
Councilman Simmons , in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST FROM WATER TANK SERVICE
FOR $27 ,432 .00 . Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Don
Hughes, seconded by Councilman William Martin, to approve
payment to Water Tank Service of $27 ,432 .00 for services
rendered . Vote as follows : Mayor Akin, in favor; Mayor Pro
Tem Hughes, in favor ; Councilman Wright, in favor;
Councilman Simmons, in favor; Councilman Martin, in favor,
Counciwoman Stemple, in favor; Councilman Wible, in favor .
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTUION REQUESTING SUPPORT FROM COLLIN
COUNTY FOR BROWN ST AND MCCREARY ROAD. Mayor Akin stated
that his overview of these funds and the streets involved
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was to reduce E . Brown from four lanes to 2 lanes and leave
enough money for McCreary Road . He also noted that the
resolution must go before the County Commissioners.
Councilman Simmons asked how much was paid for easements .
The City Secretary stated that as she remembered it , it was
$10, 000 for Kreymers ; $7000 for Bill Kreymer and $2000 or
$3000 to Estelle Kreymer .
Mayor Akin stated that McCreary Road would cost a total of
$678 ,384 and East Brown at four lanes would cost $506, 000 .
The railroad crossing at McCreary would cost $140 ,000 .
Councilman Wright asked what would come up with the Branch
Peninsula . Mr . Wright noted that the last time we went to
Commissioner ' s Court, they wanted to include the Branch
Peninsula in the discussion. Mayor Akin stated that he had
advised the Commissioner ' s Court that the City would be
willing to discuss this subject .
Councilman Wright asked how much money the City lost on the
McCreary Railroad Crossing lawsuit . Mayor Akin advised
that it had been a three way split of approximately $60,000 .
each.
Councilman Wright stated that the City might need to delay
until we hear back from Collin County regarding the cost of
two lanes for East Brown and the results of the check of the
base of McCreary Road. Mayor Akin said he felt that
further delays would only result in not getting anything
done on either road.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Patricia Stemple to approve
the resolution , second by Councilman Percy Simmons . Vote as
follows : Mayor Akin, in favor; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, in
favor; Councilman Martin, in favor; Councilman Wright, in
favor; Councilwoman Stemple; Councilman Simmons, in favor;
Councilman Wible, in favor .
Mayor Akin recessed the open meeting and at 10: 17 AM, Mayor
Akin convened the City Council of Wylie into Executive
Session under the authority of Article 6252-17 V.A.C.S. ,
Section 2 paragraph "g" Personnel Matters - Interview three
individuals for position of City Manager .
City Council was reconvened into open meeting at 1 : 10 PM by
Mayor John Akin.
Councilman Wright asked if the Council needs to receive
change orders for approval prior to the actual work being
done. Mayor Akin stated that there are times when there is
an emergency and informing the Council would delay the work
being done. Councilman Martin said he feels that an
emergency meeting could be called and advise the Council of
the need for a change. Consensus - that councilmembers be
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called immediately prior to a change being made in emergency ,...,,
situations .
Motion was made with all in favor to adjourn.
J n Akin, Mayor
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