01-22-1991 (City Council) Minutes 27 (
CITY COUNCIL MEETING .. _
MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 1991
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, January 22 , 1991 at 7: 00 P.M. 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 W. Akin,
Mayor Pro Tem Don Hughes, Council Members Chuck Wible,
William Martin and Pat Stemple, City Manager Bill Dashner ,
City Secretary Carolyn Jones, City Engineer Paul Beaver,
Acting Finance Director Prudence Kling , Code Enforcement
Officer Ed Richie. Two council members were absent,
Councilman Percy Simmons was out due to illness and
Councilman Steve Wright was called to his Navy Reserve Unit .
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and Ann Johnson,
Intern Pastor of Wylie United Methodist Church gave the
invocation, which was followed with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING: �"* ...
There being no corrections or addition to the minutes, a
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to approve as
submitted . Seconded by Councilman Martin. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in
favor, Councilman Wible - in favor, Councilman Martin - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH -
FEBRUARY, 1991 : Mayor Akin read the Proclamation into the
record as follows :
WHEREAS, The backbone of this great nation of America is
its history , upon which all of our accomplishments are
abased; and
WHEREAS, American History must be preserved and remembered
by all , young and old; and
WHEREAS, The Daughters of the American Revolution is now
and always has been a living history of the growth of our
nations, and stresses the importance of remembering American
History through such valuable community services as
educational programs, essay contest and such; and
WHEREAS, Both the importance of remembering American
History, and the contributions made to our society by the
Daughters of the American Revolution should be duly noted,
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NOW THEREFORE, I , JOHN W. AKIN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS do hereby proclaim the month of FEBRUARY, 1991 to be
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IN WYLIE, AND
I urge all Wylie residents to join with me this month in
recognizing the importance of American History in our lives,
and in recognizing the community service performed by the
Rockwall Chapter , Daughters of the American Revolution, in
our area.
Mayor Akin presented the proclamation to Mrs . Agnes Dempsey.
RECEIVE AND ACKNOWLEDGE UNDER SEPARATE COVER FY 90 FISCAL
YEAR CITY AUDIT: John Mares of Brosowske , Mares, Smothermon
and Company gave a presentation on the FY 90 Fiscal Year
City Audit . Mr . Mares stated that the City should be proud
of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting. This was received by the staff doing a
lot of hard work. Mr . Mares stated that the staff was very
helpful during the audit and thanked everyone for their
help. Mr . Mares stated that during the year of 1991 there
will be a large increase in debt service, over last years
debt service. There was a study done on water and sewer
rates at the time the bonds were issued and it was
recommended to Council to increase these rates to take care
of the debt of the bonds . Mr . Mares said there was no rate
increase at that time. Over all the financial records are
in very good shape and your budget reflects that .
CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF NINE (9 ) SEWER LINE EASEMENTS FOR
THE NEWPORT HARBOR SEWER LINE CONSTRUCTION: These easements
are as follows :
Federal Deposit Inc. Corp.
Holley Development, Inc. (2)
Verna Douglas & Bruce McDonald
Gerald Lewis (2)
Ronald Lewis
Bruce Morris
A. J. Daugherty , Et Ux
The total cost of these nines easements is $960 .00 . Staff
recommends acceptance of the easements . A motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to accept the nine easements as
listed above. Seconded by Councilwoman Stemple. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes
- in favor , Councilman Wible - in favor , Councilman Martin -
in favor, and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor .
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CONSIDER CONDEMNATION ACTION BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN
ORDER TO ACQUIRE TWO (2) NEWPORT HARBOR SEWER LINE
EASEMENTS: These easements are from Mr . C. T. Beckham and
Texas Commerce Bank (7 lots) and are needed to comply with
the State Mandated requirements . Staff is still working with
these property owners in trying to come to an agreement for
these easements . Staff would recommend the approve for
condemnation action by right of eminent domain in order to
acquire these easements. A motion was made by Councilman
Martin to approve condemnation of two easements and to
continue to negotiate for these easements . Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin
- in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman
Wible - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor , and
Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with
all in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1990 - 3RD
MONTH OF FISCAL YEAR: The City has received in revenues
$1,725, 784 which is 28 .98% of the budget, and has expended
$1 ,110 ,332 or 18.65% of the budget . The City is showing a
positive balance of $615,452 .
REPORT ON CITY OF WYLIE INVESTED FUNDS AS OF DECEMBER 31,
1990 AND UNINVESTED BALANCES IN OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTS AS OF
JANUARY 2 , 1991 : The City has a total of $3 ,120,000 . funds .�
invested and $668,846. 80 in uninvested funds (operational
accounts) The uninvested funds or operational accounts are
in NOW accounts and are drawing 5% interest.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-18 AND LOWERING WATER
AND SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1991 : Staff has
consulted with Frank Medanich of First Southwest and the
City can do the following to reduce water rates. Of the
1990 $3,5000,000 bond fund, place $1,000 ,000 in the
interest and sinking fund account to draw interest at an
annual rate of 8% per year. This would generate $80 ,000 per
year . The $80,000 divided by 2 ,884 (number of meters
billed) divided by 12 billings per year equals $2 .31 per
bill per month. The present minimum monthly water bill
(water only) is $7.15 if reduced by the $2 .31 the minimum
monthly water bill would be $4 . 84 per month (water only) .
The sewer bills could be reduced by lowering the pass thru
sur charge of $2 .00, $5. 00, or $7 .50 depending on
residential usage or commercial . Water consumption 0 to
2 ,000 gallons at no charge, from 2 ,000 plus gallons to be
reduced by $2 .69 for residential and commercial . This would
mean the pass thru sur charge would be $2 . 31 residential and
commercial would be $4 . 81 . This would be a total savings
per monthly bill of $5. 00 .
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At the time the last Certificate of Obligations were issued ,
Mr . Binford recommended a rate increase and Council approved
$6 .50 up to $7 .15 on water .
A motion was made by Councilman Wible to table until 1st
meeting in April . Seconded by Councilman Martin. The vote
was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes
- in favor , Councilman Wible - in favor , Councilman Martin -
in favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with all in favor to table.
AWARDING LOWEST AND MOST RESPONSIVE BID PROPOSAL FOR THE
PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS PRESCRIBED
BY THE CITY CHARTER: Staff received two bid proposals as
follows :
Helmberger Associates bid not to exceed $10 ,134 .66
J. T. Duncan & Assoc. bid not to exceed $12, 405 .00
Staff recommends bid award to Helmberger in the amount of
$10 ,134 .66 . Since this is not a budgeted item, staff
recommends funding as follows :
Community Development Budget
City Attorney $ 892 .00
Contractual Employment 1 ,000 .00
Travel & Training 2 ,000 .00
Data Processing 750 .00 $ 4 ,642 .00
City Manager Budget
Office Equipment $ 1 ,000 .00 $ 1 ,000 .00
Engineering & Planning Budget
Engineering Services $ 4 ,492 .66 $ 4 ,492 .66
Total $10 , 134 .66
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hughes to award bid to
Helmberger & Associates in an amount not to exceed
$10 ,134 .66 . Seconded by Councilman Wible. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in
favor , Councilman Wible - in favor , Councilman Martin - in
favor , and Councilwoman Stemple - in favor . This motion
carried with al in favor .
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APPOINTMENT OF HOME RULE CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE: As
discussed at an earlier meeting , the following members
constituted the 1st Charter Committee:
C. Truett Smith, Chairman James Blakey
Carol Barry Judy Trimble
John Seeley Jayne Chapman
Perry Robinson Carey Gooch
Roy Randolph Dennis Kauffman
A motion was made by Councilman Martin to have staff contact
these ten citizens and appoint them to the committee if
they are willing to serve. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Hughes. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor ,
Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Wible - in
favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor . This motion carried with all in favor.
PROGRESS REPORT ON MASTER METERING SOUTHFORK MOBILE HOME
PARK: City Manager Bill Dashner stated that a letter was
sent out twice to the owners of record of Southfork Mobile
Home Park. These letters were sent by registered mail but
as of this date staff has had no response. Staff is sending
out letters to all Southfork Mobile Home Park water
customers.
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A RESOLUTION TO UNITED STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGIONAL OFFICE: This resolution is inquiring on the
necessity for further research and testing on certain areas
of the City where major studies and research have already
been conducted and inquiries into funding sources and extent
of testing and research. Mayor Akin requested the City
Secretary to read the Resolution into the records. A copy
of this resolution will be attached to these minutes in the
official minute books . A motion was made by Councilman
Martin to approve the resolution as read. Seconded by
Councilman Wible. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in
favor , Mayor Pro Tem Hughes - in favor , Councilman Wible -
in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor , and Councilwoman
Stemple - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Akin invited residents of the
City of Wylie wishing to address the Council to come forward
at this time, to state their name and address for the record
and to keep their comments with in five minutes. Any
discussion must be limited to placing the item on a future
agenda for further consideration.
Mayor Akin read a letter received from Crisis Center in
Plano thanking Council for their contributions.
Jim Swartz of 506 W. Jefferson addressed the Council on the
Audit and Finance Director.
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Mrs . Choya Tapp of 2250 Sachse Road , addressed the Council
" on what her husband has done for the City of Wylie.
There being no other matters of business, a motion was made
to adjourn at 8 :43 P.M. with all in favor .
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