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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, 419 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 420 $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. 421 v / , / ..<2,, +., //- 1 Mayor /;/ John W. Akin , ATTEST: , ,s,,p,, o \` a o ® et _ Barbara LeCocq, Secretary SEAL ����,,q'�ai�n,on P'\`i