10-08-1991 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
October 8 , 1991
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday October 8 , 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, City Attorney Steve
Deiter, City Engineer Paul Beaver , Secretary Barbara LeCocq
and Building Official Rick Herzberger.
Father Pondant from St . Anthony' s Catholic Church gave the
invocation. Councilman Percy Simmons led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING TO CITY OF WYLIE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 - ACCEPTED BY PRUDENCE KLING,
ACCTG. SUPERVISOR: Mayor Akin presented the certificate to
Prudence Kling , Accounting Supervisor in the Finance
Department. This is the second year in a row we have won
this award. The Mayor thanked Ms. Kling for her years of
service.
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 19-17, 1991 AS RED RIBBON
WEEK IN THE CITY OF WYLIE, RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE
TEXANS' WAR ON DRUGS AND THE GREATER DALLAS CRIME COMMISSION
TOWARD ELIMINATING THE ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS: Mayor Akin
read this proclamation into the record. Councilman Martin
made a motion that we proclaim October 19-17 as RED RIBBON
WEEK in the City of Wylie. 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 ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM BRYAN
GLENN, CHAIRMAN OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Council appreciates all Mr . Glenn' s efforts. Councilman
Hughes made a motion that we accept Mr. Glenn' s resignation
and send him a letter of appreciation. Seconded by
Councilman Messenger . 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 .
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BRYAN
GLENN ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Councilman Hughes made a motion that this item be tabled.
Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Davis. 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 APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN
ACTIVE AND CONTINUING RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF
GOVERNMENT RECORDS: We received a letter from the State
regarding the fact that they had not received our ordinance
establishing a Records Management Program. Councilman
Hughes made a motion that we adopt this ordinance. Seconded
by Councilman Messenger . 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 APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING MAINTENANCE AND USE ...„
OF SUMS COLLECTED AND HELD BY THE CITY AS
"RESERVE/CONTINGENCY FUNDS" AS PROVIDED BY CITY CHARTER:
Councilman Messenger made a motion that we adopt this
ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Hughes . 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.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO . THE WYLIE
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 85-23A, NAMELY PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE
REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT ON ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: 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 minutes.
There were no comments from the citizens. Mayor Akin closed
the public hearing.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO
WYLIE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 85-23A, REAR YARD SETBACK
REQUIREMENT ON ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. APPROVED CHANGES TO BE
IN ORDINANCE FORM: Councilman Swartz made a motion that we
adopt these amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 85-23A.
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
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favor , and Councilman Simmons - in favor . The motion
carried with all in favor.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF WYLIE AND COLLIN COUNTY WHICH WILL EXTEND
SPRINGCREEK PARKWAY TO SOUTH SIDE OF COTTON BELT RAILROAD
AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO PROPOSED ARMORY: Councilman Hughes
made a motion that we approve this interlocal agreement
between the City of Wylie and Collin County for the Armory
project . Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jay Davis. 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 APPROVAL OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT BETWEEN NTMWD, CITY OF WYLIE AND CITY OF MURPHY:
This is the project which has been discussed on several
occasions by the City Council in open meeting. The City
Engineer has recommended your consideration of this contract
at this time and feels if the agreement is implemented, the
result will be a positive cash flow for the City of Wylie.
Mr . Riehn from NTMWD brought in a signed contract from
Murphy this afternoon. Councilman Swartz made a motion that
we approve this contract . Seconded by Councilman
Messenger. 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 PROPOSED LANDFILL CLOSURE CONTRACT FROM
HELMBERGER ASSOCIATES: This contact is offered by
Helmberger Associates in accordance with your direction at
the last City Council meeting. The City Engineer has
reviewed the contract and recommends approval . The four
phase contract will not exceed $46 ,500 . Councilman Martin
made a motion that this contract be approved . Seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis . 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.
Joe Masters of 110 Douglas addressed the Council on drainage
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problems around his property, about the condition of Douglas
Street and would like to have speed limit posted and
"children playing" signs .
RECESSED REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AND CONVENED COUNCIL INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE 6252-17
V.A.C.S, SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH "E" TO DISCUSS LITIGATION
CHOYA TAPP V. CITY OF WYLIE AND CITY OF WYLIE V. CHOYA TAPP:
RECONVENE OPEN MEETING
Councilman Simmons made a motion that we authorize the City
Attorney to negoitate a settlement in the City of Wylie v.
Tapp lawsuit . 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 .
RECESSED REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AND CONVENE COUNCIL INTO
WORK SESSION: Discussed the possibility of the need for a
new Public Works facility and the definite need for new
heavy equipment. Also discussed the possibility of having
to replace underground gasoline storage tanks at the service
center . Discussed the need for replacement of City Lift
Station at NTMWD site. Also discussed the details and need
for computer programming in the Finance Department. Looked
at and discussed proposed amendments to the Personnel
Policy. Reviewed the 1991-92 budget and reviewed the
extension of Pirate Drive.
There being no other business for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn.
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John W. Akin, Mayor
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