12-10-1991 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
December 10 , 1991
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday December 10, 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 Jim Swartz , Don Hughes,
Ortie Messenger , Percy Simmons and William Martin. Acting
City Manager Carolyn Jones, City Attorney Steve Deiter, City
Engineer Paul Beaver , Finance Director Brady Snellgrove,
Public Works Superintendent Jack Jones, Police Chief Harvey
Hightower and Secretary Barbara LeCocq.
Rev. Dennis Pollock from the Christ Community Church gave
the invocation.
Councilman Messenger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting City Manager was directed by the Mayor to send
flowers to Linda Hamar at the Chamber and letters of thanks
to all those who participated in the Veterans Courtyard
dedication.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER
26, AND DECEMBER 3, 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, 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 RECOMMENDATION OF PURCHASING AGENT, JIM HOLCOMB
WITH REGARD TO BIDS FOR TWO POLICE PATROL VEHICLES:
Purchasing agent recommended purchase of two Crown Victoria
automobile for police units at $23 ,800 . We have numerous
problems with the Chevrolets . Councilman Messenger made a
motion that we accept the purchasing agent recommendation to
reject all bids received through the Rockwall Cooperative
bid and to adopt the attached resolution to authorize the
purchase of two 1992 Crown Victoria cars through the State
Purchasing and General Services Contract . Councilman Hughes
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 .
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE NO. 9171A IN THE ..,
AMOUNT OF $13,755.02 TO HELMBERGER ASSOCIATES FOR SERVICES
RENDERED THROUGH 12/2/91 - CLOSURE PLAN FOR WYLIE LANDFILL:
Councilman Hughes made a motion that we approve the invoice
for payment. 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.
CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF INVOICE NO. 03-028905-002
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,747.35 TO JONES & NEUSE FOR OCTOBER 1991
SERVICES - GROUNDWATER MONITOR WELL SAMPLING AND PREPARATION
FOR MATERIALS FOR DRAFT REPORT: Councilman Hughes made a
motion that we approve the invoice for payment. 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 .
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF WYLIE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS PREPARED BY
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGENCY, INC. : Councilman Messenger
made a motion that we adopt the Wylie Code of Ordinances.
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.
DISCUSS LITIGATION REPORT - DELINQUENT AND BANKRUPTCY CASES
AS PREPARED BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Discussion of
delinquent taxes. No action necessary.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF WYLIE
PERSONNEL POLICY: The City Attorney answered some questions
from the Councilmen. Councilman Hughes made a motion that
we adopt this ordinance. Councilman Martin 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.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
ESTATE NECESSARY FOR THE WYLIE LANDFILL: A motion was made
by Councilman Simmons to postpone this item until after
executive session. Mayor Pro-Tem Davis 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.
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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.
Roger Smith addressed the Council concerning the fact that
they could not hear when a speaker is a the podium. Mr.
Smith also asked some questions about dirt at the Landfill .
RECESSED REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AND CONVENED COUNCIL INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE 6252-17
V.A.C.S, SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH "G" TO REVIEW
RESUMES/APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER AND
V.A.C.S. SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH "F" REAL ESTATE MATTERS
RELATED TO CLOSURE OF WYLIE LANDFILL:
RECONVENE OPEN MEETING:
No action taken in executive session.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
ESTATE NECESSARY FOR THE WYLIE LANDFILL: Councilman
Messenger made a motion that we adopt this ordinance.
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 - abstained . The motion
carried with six in favor and one abstain.
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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Barbara LeCocq, Secretary
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