09-24-1991 (City Council) Minutes (03) 418
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24 , 1991
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday September 24, 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 Akin , Mayor
Pro Tem Jay Davis, Council Members Percy Simmons, Don
Hughes, Jim Swartz , Ortie Messenger and William Martin.
Acting City Manager Carolyn Jones, Secretary Barbara
LeCocq, City Attorney Steve Deiter and City Engineer Paul
Beaver
Pastor Mark Ellis from the Shiloh Baptist Church delivered
the invocation and it was followed with the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Councilman Don Hughes.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY
16TH AND 23RD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Councilman Hughes made
a motion that the minutes be accepted without any additions
or deletions. Seconded by Councilman Swartz . The vote was
as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in ...,
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor, Councilman Martin - in
favor , Councilman Hughes - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor, and Councilman Simmons - in favor. The motion
carried with all in favor.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
AWARENESS WEEK - OCTOBER 6 - 13, 1991: There was no one
present to accept this resolution. The Mayor said he had
received a proclamation from the Greater Dallas Crime
Commission supporting Red Ribbon Campaign - Proud to Be Drug
Free. Councilman Swartz made a motion that we approve the
resolution for Mental Illness Awareness Week - October 6-13 ,
and include the proclamation for the Greater Dallas Crime
Commission supporting the Red Ribbon Campaign . Seconded by
Councilman Simmons. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in favor , Councilman Swartz
- in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor , Councilman Hughes
- in favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman
Simmons - in favor. The motion carried with all in favor .
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING SEALED COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR
EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE: The bid
specifications ask for preventive care medicine,
prescription co-pay, dental plan and double annual salary
for the life A D & D. Councilman Hughes made a motion that
we seek bids for employee group health and life insurance.
Seconded by Council Messenger. The vote was as follows :
Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in favor,
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Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Martin - in favor,
Councilman Hughes - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in
favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor. The motion
carried with all in favor .
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TEXAS WATER COMMISSION LETTER IN
RELATION TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT CITY SERVICE CENTER
SITE: City Engineer , Paul Beaver explained the meaning of
the letter from the Texas Water Commission. It basically
relates to the monitoring wells result that we got back in
August and forwarded to the State. What it basically says
is that they believe possibly there may be some leakage
coming from those tanks . The City Engineer met with the
State, in Austin, on the 16th and took some additional data
related to this and asked them to evaluate that information
and I am waiting to hear back from them. If in fact we do
have to take the tanks out in the near future we need to be
in a position to do so. As soon as the Commission tells you
to take out the tanks you will have to take them out . There
is a possibility of further wells and Jones and Neuse
charges about $6 ,500 to install a well . My suggestion is to
get with Jones and Neuse to consolidate information. We are
not covered in this year ' s budget for these tanks. Can this
project be drawn out like the closing of the landfill? It
could possibly have to be done this year .
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SELECTION OF CONSULTING ENGINEER TO
PREPARE TECHNICAL PLAN TO CLOSE THE WYLIE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS:
Helmberger Associates was selected to prepare an estimate on
the cost of closing the landfill . We expect to hear from
the State on or about October 5th. We will then have 45
days to submit our plan to the State. Councilman Swartz
made a motion that we obtain a quote from Helmberger
Associates . Seconded by Councilman Martin. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in
favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor , Councilman Martin - in
favor, Councilman Hughes - in favor , Councilman Messenger -
in favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor. The motion
carried with all in favor .
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER FINANCIAL REPORT THROUGH ELEVEN (11)
MONTHS OF FY91 - PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 1991: We are
showing a positive balance of revenues over expenditures in
the amount of $228 ,425 . The amended budget for this year is
$6 ,034 ,460 in total revenues. We have collected to date in
revenues $5,743 ,705 and expended $5,515 , 280 . We have
collected over 95% of the total budgeted revenues.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
COLLIN COUNTY ON ARMORY PROJECT: At this time there is
$279 ,000 on the table for the road . Collin County is
putting in $150,000 , Centennial ( if we use Perimeter Street
Fees) $69 ,000 , Armory Guard, $50 ,000 and the City of Wylie
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$10,000. There is some chance of it coming in under bid but
it is a small job. Overruns could run 10% - 15% .
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMMENTS
FROM THE CITIZENS OF WYLIE ON THE FY92 BUDGET: Mayor Akin
made an opening statement. This budget has the entire
Council ' s support and we have maintained the same tax rate
as last year even though values are down. We will have to
absorb a water rate increase, sewer operation increase,
industrial pretreatment cost, BFI sanitation service rate
increase, increase in ambulance service contract. Going to
cause a $150,000 to $200,000 bind. Mayor Akin opened the
public hearing and asked those wishing to speak to come
forward and state their name and address for the records and
to keep their comments within five (5) minutes . There were
no comments from the citizens. Mayor Akin closed the public
hearing.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PUTTING INTO
EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 1991 THE FY92 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
WYLIE: The budget workshop was a good cooperation effort.
Wanted a workshop to discuss it further to talk about
storage tanks . Councilman Martin made a motion that we
accept the FY92 budget as presented . Councilman Simmons
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin -
in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in favor, Councilman Swartz ..�.
- in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Hughes
- in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman
Simmons - in favor . The motion carried with all in favor.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TAX
RATE AND LEVY UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTIES AS A PART OF THE
FY92 CITY BUDGET: The proposed tax rate is .615 per
hundred . Councilman Messenger made a motion that the tax
rate be set at .615 the same as last year . Councilman
Swartz seconded the motion. The vote was as follows : Mayor
Akin - in favor , Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in favor , Councilman
Swartz - in favor, Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman
Hughes - in favor , Councilman Messenger - in favor, and
Councilman Simmons - in favor . The motion carried with
all in favor .
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Akin stated those wishing to
address the Council to come forward at this time and state
their name and address for the records and to keep their
comments within five minutes. In accordance with the Open
Meeting Act, the Council will hear comments of public
interest, but any discussion shall be limited to placing the
item on a future agenda for consideration.
There was no citizen participation.
There being no other business for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn.
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