01-14-1992 (City Council) Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
January 14 , 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday, January 14 , 1992 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 , Finance Director Brady
Snellgrove, and Secretary Barbara LeCocq.
Reverend Don Yeager from the Wylie United Methodist Church
delivered the invocation. Councilman Jim Swartz led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor announced that a memorial fund had been set up for
Miranda Gartman, the 5 1/2 year old Wylie girl who was
killed in a car accident . Anyone wishing to donate could
do so at this time.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON
DECEMBER 28, 1991 : There being no additions or deletions
Councilman Hughes made a motion that the minutes be approved
as presented. 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of payment of Invoice No. 9188 in the
amount of $5 ,940 .72 to Helmberger Associates for
services rendered through 12/16/91 in connection with
closure plan for the Wylie Municipal Landfill .
Consider approval of payment of Invoice N0.03-028905-
003 in the amount of $3 ,856 .80 to Jones & Neuse for
November 1991 services - Groundwater Monitor Well
Sampling.
Consider approval of payment request in the amount of
$4 ,000 to Lane & Associates for appraisal services for
R.O.W. for Alanis Road .
Consider approval of Computer Software Request for
Proposal (RFP) .
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Consider authorization to seek bids for Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal .
Consider award of bid for Annual Motor Fuel Contract .
Councilman Messenger asked that item five (5) be pulled from
the consent agent and that they discuss seeking bids for
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal after the consent
agenda . Councilman Simmons made a motion that we approve
all items on the consent agenda with the exception of item
five. 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 .
It was recommended that Staff negotiate with BFI for a one
year contract extension , with a pilot recycling program, and
a rate reduction.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS, AS SUBMITTED BY THE
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO BE PLACED ON THE MAY ELECTION
BALLOT. EACH AMENDMENT TO BE VOTED ON SEPARATELY IF PLACED
ON THE BALLOT: The Charter Review Committee presented the
proposed charter amendments (see attached pages at back of
minutes) . Steve Wright, 406 E. Stone St, Wylie, Texas
addressed the Council on this issue . Councilman Hughes made
a motion that the proposed amendments be placed on the May
1992 ballot predicated upon the fact that there are not
conflicts when a thorough review is done by the City
Attorney. 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 .
The motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDED ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES:
Mayor Akin stated that the City Attorney had prepared this
ordinance. Councilman Simmons made a motion that we adopt
this ordinance, 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 .
CONSIDER CITY 'S OPTIONS FOR SPRINGCREEK WATER LINE EXTENSION
(ARMORY PROJECT) : City Engineer Paul Beaver presented the
facts and options on this issue. John Fitzpatrick objects
to our supplying water in their area , Northeast Wylie Water
Supply Corporation. Northeast Wylie Water Supply does not
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provide any sewer service and will require the Armory to run ..,
a line to their last point of service for water . Council
Hughes asked if we were obligated to provide service to them
since this was in our ETJ . The Armory desires the City of
Wylie to provide their water and sewer service. This was
a discussion item only, no action taken.
CONSIDER ANY ACTION TO BE TAKEN WITH REGARD TO THE BRIDGE ON
THOMAS STREET, AND THE EXTENSION OF PIRATE DRIVE: Council
discussed with the Public Works Director and the Public
Works Superintendent the various options for this item.
Councilman Simmons made a motion that we go with the
extension of Pirate Drive between Hilltop and Thomas, and
that we go with the asphalt overlay proposal . Councilman
Messenger 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 CITY 'S SHARE OF ESCROW DEPOSIT ($22,420
WITH REGARD TO THE REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
This money will be placed in an escrow account to do the
feasibility study which is the first step in the Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilman Swartz made a motion
that we place this $22 ,420 in escrow for this feasibility
study. 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.
The motion carried with all in favor .
CONSIDER OPTIONS REGARDING REPAIR TO RUSH CREEK DRAINAGE
DITCH: The drainage ditch in discussion is the one in
Rustic Oaks . There was a typo on the agenda . Councilman
Messenger made a motion that we go with Option 1 which is
sodding at an approximate cost of $20 ,000 .00 which includes
bringing in dirt . 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 .
DISCUSS NOVEMBER, 1991 CITY OF WYLIE FINANCIAL REPORT, AS
PREPARED BY THE FINANCE DEPT: Finance Director gave the
financial report . The Mayor asked to see what kind of CD' s
we have. Councilman Simmons asked how much trouble to see
what checks we issue each month. This was a discussion item
only - no action taken.
DIM88 UPDATE ON REVENUES RECEIVED FROM COMMUNITY PARK
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ACTIVITIES FOR 1991: The Park and Recreation Director
answered questions on this report. Councilman Swartz wanted
to know where the money went that we collected. This was a
discussion item only - no action taken.
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.
No Participation
RECESS OPEN MEETING:
CONVENE COUNCIL INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE AUTHORITY
OF ARTICLE 6252-17 V.A.C_S. , SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH "e" FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONFERRING WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING
THE CLOSURE OF THE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL AND ACQUISITION OF
R.O.W. FOR ALANIS ROAD.
RECONVENE COUNCIL INTO OPEN SESSION:
No action was taken.
There being no other business for discussion, a motion was
made to adjourn.
� John W. Akin, Mayor
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