10-22-1991 (City Council) Minutes 429
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
October 22 , 1991
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday October 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 Akin, Mayor
Pro Tem Jay Davis (arrived late) , 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, Finance Director
Brady Snellgrove, and Secretary Barbara LeCocq.
Father Pondant from St . Anthony' s Catholic Church gave the
invocation. Councilman Ortie Messenger led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mayor John Akin introduced and welcomed the new Finance
Director, Mr . Brady Snellgrove.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS HELD ON JULY 30,
1991, AUGUST 13, 23, AND 27, 1991: There being no additions
or deletions Councilman Hughes made a motion that the
minutes be approved as presented . Seconded by Councilman
Simmons. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - 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.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR TEXAS PHARMACY WEEK -
OCTOBER 20-26, 1991: Mayor Akin read the proclamation and
called for a motion to adopt this proclamation. Councilman
Hughes made a motion that we adopt this proclamation,
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 .
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO COLLIN COUNTY
SUPPORT GROUP: Mayor Akin made the presentation and gave
his appreciation. Mr . Childress and Mr . Moody accepted the
presentation. No vote necessary.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Councilman Hughes made a motion
that Jerry Smith be appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board . Seconded by Councilman
430
Martin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Davis - in favor, Councilman Swartz - against,
Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Hughes - in favor ,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman Simmons - in
favor. The motion carried with six (6) in favor and one
(1) against.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(A) Seek competitive bids for annual motor fuel contract
(B) Seek competitive bids for water and sewer supplies
(C) Seek competitive bids for new Public Works/Animal
Shelter Land and/or land and buildings
(D) Approve payment of invoice from Frank Dunlop in the
amount of $1 ,398 .25
(E) Approve payment of Engineering Services No. 9167 to
Helmberger & Associates in the amount of $3 ,057 .50 for
contour map of the old Wylie Municipal Landfill
(F) Approve payment of Engineering Services No. 9161 ,
Helmberger & Associates in the amount of $1 ,121 .25 -
Martinez Phase II project
(G) Approve payment of Engineering Services No. 9155A,
Helmberger & Associates in the amount of $460 .00 - review of
final plat for Kentucky Fried Chicken
(H) Approve payment of Jones & Neuse Pay Estimate Invoice
No. 03-028901-031 dated August 1991 , in the amount of
$911.27 - Services landfill closure process
(I ) Approve request from Wylie Chamber of Commerce to hold
Annual Christmas Parade in downtown Wylie on Saturday,
December 7 , 1991 .
Before issuing the check on item "d" we should require an
invoice from Mr . Dunlop where he purchased the item and also
get a license in the City of Wylie name for the program.
Councilman Martin made a motion that the consent agenda be
approved with the exception of Item "C" . 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 .
A motion was made by Councilman Messenger to table item "C"
and to discuss at a workshop on a future agenda. Seconded
by Councilman Martin. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin
431
- 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 CONTRIBUTION TO WYLIE CHRISTIAN CARE
CENTER AND PLANO CRISIS CENTER: Based upon statements from
the City Attorney Councilman Martin made a motion that this
item be tabled. 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 AMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992:
Councilman Simmons made a motion that we approve the amended
budget . 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.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE
INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES: A motion was made by Councilman
Messenger that we accept Sanus subject to the City
Attorney' s approval and 100% coverage. 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
- against, Councilman Messenger - in favor , and Councilman
Simmons - against . The motion carried with four (4) in
favor and two (2) against.
CONSIDER CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTION NO 90-2-13-90-3 -
PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY PROJECT: Councilman
Hughes made a motion that we confirm our participation in
the National Guard 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.
DISCUSSION AND STATUS REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
PROJECT : City Engineer, Paul Beaver gave a status report
on the National Guard Armory Project . This was a discussion
item only.
DISCUSSION AND STATUS REPORT ON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
GRANT APPLICATION FOR SANITARY SEWER RENOVATION: City
Engineer , Paul Beaver gave a status report on the
432'
application for a $400,000 grant. This was a discussion
item only.
DISCUSSION AND STATUS REPORT ON LANDFILL CLOSURE: City
Engineer , Paul Beaver gave a status report on the
application. This was a discussion item only.
DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 1991: City Finance Director, Brady Snellgrove gave a
presentation on this. This was a discussion item only.
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 being no other business for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn.
max.
4 ) ,
z,L. i, 21 —)
John W. Akin, Mayor
/
ATTE
gly ,,,A\ '-- - ‘',,
Barbara LeCocq, Secret y =_
SEAL