10-09-1990 (City Council) Minutes 207
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990
The City Council of the City of Wylie met in regular session
on Tuesday, October 9, 1990 at 7 :00 PM 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 John Akin, Mayor
Pro Tem Don Hughes , Councilwoman Patricia Stemple and
Councilmen William Martin, Steve Wright, Percy Simmons and
Chuck Wible. Also present representing the City Staff were
Bill Dashner , City Manager; Paul Beavers , City Engineer ;
Bill Flowers, Director of Public Works; Ed Richie, Code
Enforcement Officer/Building Official ; James Johnson,
Director of Finance and Barbara LeCocq, Secretary.
Attending also were Mr . and Mr . John Lacy, representing the
Mental Health society.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 PM by Mayor John
Akin , with Reverend Mike Brandish of the First Christian
Church giving the invocation and Councilman Simmons leading
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MEETINGS OF AUGUST 20TH, 27TH AND 28TH, 1990 : Councilman
Steve Wright asked for correction on Page 1 , paragraph 1 to
reflect that Councilman Wright was at TML Conference which
was City business. On Pg 8 , regarding question about board
members , correct to read (pls check tape) "that if any
decision was to be made it should be a full Council
decision ." Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to
approve the minutes as amended , seconded by Councilman
Wright. Vote was as follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro
Tem, Hughes yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin,
yes ; Councilman Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes;
Councilman Simmons, yes. Motion passed , all in favor .
ITEM NO. 2 - CONSIDER APPROVAL AND PRESENTATION OF
PROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK : Mayor read
the Proclamation into the record as follows:
WHEREAS, Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 7 -
October 13, 1990 , as recognized by the U.S .
Congress in S.J. 256; and,
WHEREAS, The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill , the
American Psychiatric Association, the Texas
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Collin County are
joining together with the United States Congress
in recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week; and,
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WHEREAS, Mental Illness is a problem of grave concern and ,..,
consequences in American society, widely but
unnecessarily feared and misunderstood; and,
WHEREAS, 31 to 41 million Americans annually suffer from
clearly diagnosable mental disorders involving
significant disability with respect to employment,
attendance at school , or independent living; and,
WHEREAS, more than 10 million Americans, including 2 .6
million Texans, including 20, 892 in Collin County,
are disabled for long periods of time by
schizophrenia, manic depressive disorder , and
major depression; and,
WHEREAS, 33 percent of the homeless suffer serious, chronic
forms of mental illness; and,
WHEREAS, our growing population of the elderly is
particularly vulnerable to mental illness; and,
WHEREAS, mental disorders result in staggering cost to
society, estimated to be in excess of $249 billion
in direct treatment and support and indirect costs
to society , including lost productivity; and,
WHEREAS, Mental Illness is increasingly a treatable
disability with excellent prospects for
amelioration and recovery when properly
recognized; and,
WHEREAS, families of mentally ill persons and those persons
themselves have begun to join self-help groups
seeking to combat the unfair stigma of the
diseases, to support greater national investment
in research, and to advocate an adequate continuum
of care from hospital to community; and,
WHEREAS the most shocking thing about mental illness is
how little people understand it; and,
NOW, THERFORE, I , JOHN W. AKIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS hereby recognize October 7 -
October 13, 1990 as NATIONAL MENTAL ILLNESS
AWARENESS WEEK as a way to educate the public,
encouraging the media to use realistic portrayals
rather than negative stereotyping; and replace
stigma with community support.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, seconded by
Councilman Wible to approve the Proclamation as read . Vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes;
Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons,
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yes; Motion passed all in favor .
ITEM NO. 3 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SECOND BOARD MEMBER
APPOINTMENT TO NTMWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Councilman Simmons
nominated Harry Tibbals, seconded by Mayor Akin. Vote as
follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem, Hughes, yes;
Councilman Wible, yes ; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman, Simmons,
yes . Motion passed, all in favor .
ITEM NO. 4 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THREE APPOINTMENTS TO PARK
AND RECREATON ADVISORY BOARD: Councilman Simmons placed the
names of Scott Brown, Peggy Sewell and Willie Calverly into
nomination. Councilman Wright placed the named of Mike Kohl
into nomination. Mayor Akin asked for a motion. Councilman
Wright made a motion to appoint Steve Kohl to the Pks & Rec
Advisory Board. No Second. Councilman Simmons made a
motion to appoint Scott Brown, Peggy Sewell and Willie
Calverly to the Board. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes.
Vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes;
Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple , yes; Councilman Simmons,
yes. Motion carried , all in favor .
ITEM NO. 5 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO P&Z :
Councilwoman Stemple placed the name of George Fournier into
nomination. Councilman Wright placed the name of Ortie
Messenger into nomination. A motion was made by Councilman
Wright to appoint Ortie Messenger to P&Z. No second.
Motion made by Councilwoman Stemple to appoint George
Fournier to P&Z, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Don Hughes. Vote
as follows: Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes;
Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright, no; Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons,
yes; Motion carried , 6 in favor 1 opposed .
ITEM NO. 6 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE : The City Manager advised that
according to the City Charter , Section 3 , Municipal Court,
the City Council " shall also appoint an Acting Judge
of the Municipal Court in the absence or disability of the
appointed judge. " Mr . Dashner pointed out that the
appointed judge had appointed her husband to preside in her
absence and in his opinion, this amounts to nepotism. The
Council needs to exercise its authority and appoint an
alternate judge. After brief discussion , a motion was made
by Councilman Wright to table this item, seconded by
Councilman Simmons . Vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes ;
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman
Martin , yes ; Councilman Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple,
yes; Councilman Simmons, yes. Motion carried , all in favor .
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ITEM NO. 7 - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION URGING THE
START OF THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR BROWN STREET AND MCCREARY
ROAD IMPORVEMENTS BY COLLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS : A
statement by the City Manager advised that the City -had been
informed in writing by the Commissioners that the railroad
signaling on both streets will take approximately eight (8)
months to complete. The resolution being considered would
urge the County Commissioners to start the competitive
bidding process and award a construction contract
immediately, constructing around the two railroad crossings .
This action would enable the start of the project without
the eight month delay. After discussion , a motion was made
by Councilman Simmons to approve the resolution. Seconded
by Councilman Wright . Before calling for the vote, the
Mayor read the following resolution into the record:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE URGING THE
COLLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO SOLICIT
COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MCCREARY
ROAD AND BROWN STREET IMPORVEMENTS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, th City Council of the City of Wylie and County
Commissioners of Collin County have worked ..,,
together for the past several years to bring about
significant road improvements to McCreary Road and
Brown St. ;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie respectfully
requests that Collin County Board of Commissioners
consider soliciting competitive bids as soon as
possible for the improvements program for McCreary
Road and Brown Street;
WHEREAS, two (2) railroad crossings will be delayed for a
period of approximately eight (8) months;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie urges Collin
County Commissioners to start the bidding process
and not delay this program until the railroad
signals have been installed;
WHEREAS, the Wylie City Council strongly believes that the
project can be bid and construction begin prior to
the installation of the railroad signals .
The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes , yes; Councilman Wible , yes; Councilman Martin, yes;
Councilman Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes;
Councilman Simmons , yes.
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ITEM NO. 8 - CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING OF 2300
BLOCK OF N. SH78 FROM RETAIL TO BUSINESS 1: Public Hearing
opened by Mayor Akin. Speaking in favor of the rezoning was
Larry Kinzer , petitioner of 1638 Crooked Creek , Carrollton,
owner of the property. Mr . Kinzer stated he had a client
who was interested in leasing the property if rezoned . This
being J.D. Zapata and Associates, an Engineering and
surveying firm. They will provide a 250 foot buffer zone
between the business and the Centennial subdivision, also
providing a security fence. Ed Richie , Code Enforcement
Officer for the City stated that the property was in
actuality zoned B-1 , and the re-zoning should be shown as B-
1 with specific use, open storage and fenced . City' s fence
ordinance does not allow for barbed wire fencing. There
being no other speakers, the Public Hearing was closed by
Mayor Akin.
ITEM NO. 9 - CONSIDER/APPROVE ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED IN 2300 BLOCK OF N SH78 FROM "R" TO "B-1" SPECIFIC
USE OPEN STORAGE AND FENCED: A motion was made by Percy
Simmons to approve the zoning of the above described
property to "B-1 with Specific Use" with the stipulation of
an 8 ft site barrier fence and 50 ft setback from the
highway, seconded by Councilman Wright . Vote as follows:
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman
Wible, no; Councilman Martin , yes; Councilman Wright , yes;
Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons, yes. Motion
carried, 6 in favor, 1 opposed.
Councilman Wright requested that P&Z review zoning in this
area (SH78) and make any recommendations to Council . Mayor
Akin asked that other businesses be reviwed to determine if
they are abiding by the requirements of the zoning.
ITEM NO. 10 - DISCUSS_/CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
RECOGNIZING WYLIE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS DEPARTMENT OF CITY
GOVERNMENT SUBJECT TO CITY CHARTER, STATE LAW, POLICIES,
RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY LEGISLATIVE AND
EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Manager
advised that this is an enabling ordinance to set department
in motion . City Manager also noted that the City Attorney
had written this ordinance. Written in compliance with
state law and the City Charter . When the new Fire Chief is
hired, he will fine tune and set up the specifics of the
department . Discussion items: Paragraph E, to read "It
shall be the duty of the Fire Chief/Fire Marshall to see
that all laws, codes, and ordinances with regard to fire
protection and fire safety are enforced within the City. "
Change Section 10 to read " . . . . a fine not to exceed the sum
of Two Thousand Dollars ( ($2000 . 00) for each offense,
subject to fine schedule and each and every day any such
violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a
separate offense. "
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Councilman Martin - Section 6 . Concerned about protection
of City when fire department is on a call outside the City.
Amend Section 6 at the end adding "Proper equipment to
remain inside the City limits for the protection of the City
of Wylie. "
Motion was made by William Martin to approve the Ordinance
as amended, seconded by Percy Simmons. Vote as follows :
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman
Wible, yes; Councilman Martin , yes; Councilman Wright , yes;
Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons, yes. Motion
carried, all in favor.
ITEM NO. 11 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE
ADJUSTING WATER/SEWER/SANITATION UTILITY RATES AS APPROVED
BY COUNCIL IN FY90/91 BUDGET: The City Manager advised that
these are the ordinances on water , sewer, sanitation rate
adjustments as approved by the City Council in the FY 90/91
City Budget. All rates are scheduled to go into effect on
November 1 , 1990 . Revenues are projected on this premise.
The City Manager asked James Johnson, Director of Finance to
give a presentation on the new rate structure. Mention was
made of the availability of a second meter for customers who
have sprinkling systems, swimming pools, etc. Mr . Dashner
stated that he wanted the City to make every effort to make
the second meter availble to customers who wanted that
service, in order to reduce their sewer charges. Mr .
Dashner and Mr . Johnson advised that they are working with
BFI (disposal company) on a recycling program for Wylie.
Councilman Wright asked about the possibility of Christmas
tree disposal , possibly shredding for compost. Also
discussed was the possibility of bringing the City of Murphy
into Wylie' s sewer treatment plant program. The City
Manager directed to set-up meeting on this item with City of
Murphy.
A motion was made by Councilman Simmons to approve
ordinances described above, second by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes.
Vote as follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes,
yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin , yes;
Councilman Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes;
Councilman Simmons , yes; motion carried, all in favor.
ITEM NO. 12 -DISCUSS/CONSIDER PAYMENT OF $1 ,080 TO HUNTER
AND ASSOC. FOR ENGRG OVERSIGHT ON MUDDY CREEK SYSTEM
PROJECT: The City Manager stated that this claim had been
reviewed by City Staff Engineer and the Director of Finance
and recommend payment of claim. Motion was made by
Councilman Wible to pay said claim, second by Councilman
Martin. Vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes, yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes;
Councilman Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple , yes;
Councilman Simmons, yes; motion carried , all in favor .
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ITEM NO. 13 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER PAYMENT OF CLAIM TO SHIPLEY
AND INHOFE FOR $5890 .47 FOR LEGAL COSTS ON LANDFILL CLOSURE:
This claim has been reviewed by the City Manager and the
Director of Finance. Recommended for payment. Motion was
made and seconded to pay described claim. Vote as follows :
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman
Wible, yes; Councilman Martin , yes; Councilman Wright , yes;
Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons, yes; motion
carried, all in favor .
ITEM NO. 14 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF INSURANCE BID
FOR CITY OWNED AND OPERATED EQUIPMENT FOR ONE YEAR: As
authorized by the City Council , the City solicited
competitive bids for insurance coverage on City owned and
operated equipment. Coverage amount is a total of $322 , 300 .
After revieweing the bids, staff recommends acceptance of
the bid made by Union Standard Insurance Co. for one (1)
year at $3 ,706 with a $500 deductible. Premium cost last
year was $3 ,784 . Motion was made and seconded to accept the
bid from Union Standard Insurance Co. Vote as follows:
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman
Wible , yes; Councilman Martin , yes; Councilman Wright , yes;
Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons; yes; motion
carried, all in favor .
ITEM NO. 15 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER LETTER TO TEXAS DEPT OF
TRANSPORTATION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ON POTENTIAL TRAFFIC
SAFETY PROBLEM ON SH78: City Manager has written a letter
to Texas Department of Transportation requesting assistance
in solving a potential traffic safety problem on SH78
regarding ingress and egress to Brookshires, Eckerds and the
hospital . City Manager requests approval of Council before
forwarding to Texas Dept. of Transportation. Motion made by
Councilwoman Stemple and seconded by Councilman Martin to
approve letter as described . Vote as follows : Mayor Akin,
yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes; Councilman Wible , yes;
Councilman Martin, yes; Councilwoman Stemple yes; Councilman
Simmons , yes; motion carried, all in favor .
ITEM NO. 16 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE "AS BUILT"
DRAWINGS FOR PHASE I , MARTINEZ ADDITION (ECKERD 'S DRUG
STORE) AND APPROVE 10% MAINENANCE BOND: The City Manager
forwarded a request to the City Council to approve "as
built" drawings for Phase I of Martinez addition . A 10%
maintenance bond in the form of a cashier ' s check has been
posted by the contractor for the installation of the
infrastructure requirements which is water , sewer system.
This is an after the fact item; however , the CM has reviewed
the plans and feels confident the City can accomodate the
water and sewer requirements . Another concern however , is
ingress and egress to SH78 . Also concern about 10%
maintenance bond. Discussion about increasing amount of
maintenance bonds for future development.
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Motion made by Councilman Wright to accept and approve as
described, seconded by Councilman Wible. Vote as follows : ,
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman
Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman Wright, yes;
Councilwoman Stemple yes; Councilman Simmons , yes; motion
carried , all in favor.
ITEM NO. 17 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR
CREATION OF TWO NEW DEPTS OF CITY GOVERNMENT, FIRE DEPT AND
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT: City Manager stated that the
proposed goals are broadly stated , calling for a 3-5 year
strategy for full time professionally staffed and trained
fire department which will include the preparation of a plan
for staffing patterns, equipment, fire station requirements
and budget. Work within the framework of existing volunteer
department , develop operation policies for fulltime
department prepare pay plan, prepare and access equipment
and physical plant needs with projected costs . Recommended
entry level salary $31,000 annually. Parks & Recreation
department; 3-5 year strategy for comprehensive program
working with Advisory Board to develop needs assessment for
future. Plan and develop recreational activities with the
City as primary sponsor; prepare pay plan to integrate into
City' s salary structure for needed manpower, access and
inventory all pars and recreation facilities currently
available; prepare capital needs list for physical
facilities and equipment with projected budgetary costs.
Recommended entry level salary $26 ,500 annually. Discussion
included a key rate study, cost effective study,
availability of parks facilities to all citizens , programs
for all age levels in City; 5-10 year strategy rather than
3-5 year for both Fire Dept and Parks & Recreation Dept.
Councilman Wright asked this matter be remanded to a work
session. Also stated he would like to see the Council come
up with policy, objectives and goals. City Manager stated
that sponsorship by the City of some activities of the Parks
Dept should be a revenue producer for City. Councilman
Wright made motion to remand item to workshop. No second.
Councilman Wright rescinded his motion. Motion made by
Councilman Simmons to approve with change "5-10 year
strategy" in both Fire Dept and Parks & Recreation Dept. ,
motion seconded, with vote as follows: Mayor Akin , yes;
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes,yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman
Martin , yes ; Councilman Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple,
yes; Councilman Simmons, yes; motion carried , all in favor .
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ITEM NO. 18 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER APPROVING NEW AND REVISED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WSA AND CITY OF WYLIE PERTAINING TO CITY 'S
PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES FOR SIX MONTHS PERIOD: The
City Manager recommended tabling of this item. Motion was
made and seconded to table; vote as follows : Mayor Akin,
yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes; Councilman Wible , yes;
Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman Wright, yes; Councilwoman
Stemple , yes; Councilman Simmons , yes; motion carried, all
in favor.
ITEM NO. 19 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM WYLIE VFW
ON NAMING OF FUTURE CITY STREETS: The local VFW has
forwarded the name of Forrest Ross who attended Wylie High
School and was a Korean War casualty as their recommendation
for any future street name. Petition had been made to name
a street near Lake Lavon either Dale Road or Eastfork Road.
A list of names were given to the City as follows for
consideration when naming future streets in the City: from
WW II , Noble Lee Birket, James Arlie Wilson, Johnny Rogers
and Clifton Scott; from the Korean War , Forrest Ross, from
Viet Nam, Jerry Combest and Lanny Hale. Discussion offered
the name of Lanny Hale for the street to be named; however
ensuing discussion held that the name should be reserved to
be used with an adjacent or nearby street named for Jerry
Combest since the two were close friends and died in service
to their contry within a few weeks of each other . Motion
was made and seconded to name the street near Eastfork Park
Forrest Ross Road, vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor
Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman
Martin, yes; Councilman Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple,
yes; Councilman Simmons, yes; motion carried , all in favor .
ITEM NO. 20 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER USE OF REMAINING 1990 STREET
PROGRAM FUNDS AND DETERMINE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM STREET
INVENTORY LIST AND SURVEY AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY MANAGER:
City started with $2000 , 000 for street reconstruction
projects, as of this date, $130 , 00 has been spent, Council
should decide how to spend the remaining $70,000 .
Discussion included Cottonbelt , Keefer , and Akin Lane.
Recommendation is to use remaining money for general
maintenance and repairs of streets throughout the City.
This would include strip patching , pot hole repair and
shoring shoulders. A presentation by Director of Public
Works, Bill Flowers described a pothole repair machine that
had been demonstrated . Mr .Flowers recommended the city lease
the machine to repair potholes , based on the superior
performance it provides. A motion was made and seconded to
approve this item as recommended by the City Manager; vote
as follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes;
Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin , yes; Councilman
Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple, yes; Councilman Simmons,
yes; motion carried, all in favor .
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ITEM NO. 21 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEWPORT HARBOR FORCE MAIN AND GRAVITY
FLOW SEWE_R LINE AND AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION: Newport Harbor section represents the final
phase of three phases of new sewer line construction.
Estimated cost by engineer of this system is approximately
$340 ,000. The City should have approximately $340,000 left
of the original bonds total $2,000,000 . Presentation was
made by representative of engineering firm. Motion was made
by Councilman Simmons, seconded by Councilwoman Stemple to
go out for bids on this project; vote as follows : Mayor
Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes, yes; Councilman Wible , yes;
Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman Wright, no; Councilwoman
Stemple , yes; Councilman Simmons , yes; motion carried, 6 in
favor, 1 opposed .
ITEM NO. 22 DISCUSS/CONSIDER APPROVING NEWPORT HARBOR SEWER
PROJECT ENGINEEERING PROPOSAL WITH SHIMEK, JACOBS & FINKLEA:
Total estimate for this project is $340 ,000 . $38,795 for
engineering revisions and right-of-way acquisitions if
needed and all other services stipulated in the proposal .
$22 ,000 of the $38 ,795 will go to the engineering company.
By virtue of the fact this company has been working on this
project for two or more years, and the Council approved in
the September 25 meeting that they continue, City Manager
has executed the agreement in order to expedite design plans for competitive bidding; however, Council does need to
approve the engineering proposal . Motion was made by
Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Wible, vote as
follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes;
Councilman Wible, yes; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright , yes; Councilwoman Stemple , yes; Councilman Simmons,
yes; motion carried, all in favor.
ITEM NO. 23 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
CODE BOARD: Terms of office for this board have all
expired , must appoint or re-appoint board members. Those
willing to serve again are Kevin St .John, John Seeley , Frank
Spingola, Mark Stafford and Kevin Altimier. Names placed
into nomination were Mike Hawkins , Brian Chaney and Ron
Heffner . Motion was made by Councilman Wright to appoint
those named above to the Construction Code Board. Second by
Councilman Simmons. Vote as follows : Mayor Akin, yes;
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes; Councilman Wible , yes; Councilman
Martin, yes; Councilman Wright, yes; Councilwoman Stemple,
yes; Councilman Simmons , yes; motion carried, all in favor .
ITEM NO. 24 - DISCUSS/CONSIDER BUILDING CODE AS IT APPLIES
TO WOOD TRUSSES: Kevin St . John spoke in favor of allowing
wood trusses on 24" centers vs. 16" centers as our ordinance
specifies . Mr . St. John cited studies that show 24" centers
are as strong and are not inferior to 16" centers . Craig
Swaner of 511 Jefferson spoke opposing the 16" centers from
the safety standpoint according to firefighters . A motion
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was made by Councilman Simmons to allow the 24 " centers for
wood trusses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes; vote as
follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem Hughes , yes;
Councilman Wible, no; Councilman Martin, yes; Councilman
Wright, no; Councilwoman Stemple , yes; Councilman Simmons,
yes; motion carried , five in favor , two opposed .
ITEM NO. 25 - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Rodney McDaniel
addressed the Council concerning the Branch Fire Dept.
asking for additional time to acquire dispatching services
for the Branch Volunteer Fire Dept . City will assist in
this matter.
Steve Bisbee, 301 W. Kirby addressed Council concerning the
Wylie VFD.
Choya Tapp addressed Council concerning Wylie VFD, telling
Council they "need to get their act together" .
Roy Taylor addressed Council concerning the Wylie Sports
Association .
ITEM NO. 26 - ADJOURN: Mayor Pro Tem Hughes made motion to
adjourn, second by Councilman Wible. Meeting adjourned at
11 :39 PM.
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