04-28-1992 (City Council) Minutes 7
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 28, 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday , April 28, 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 W. Akin,
Mayor Pro Tem Jay Davis, Council Members Percy Simmons , Don
Hughes, Jim Swartz , Ortie Messenger, and William Martin,
City Manager Steve Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones,
City Engineer Paul Beaver, City Attorney Steve Deiter,
Accounting Assistant Prudence Kling and Chief of Police
Harvey Hightower.
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and gave the
invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 14TH COUNCIL WORK SESSION AND
MEETING: There being no corrections or additions to the
minutes, a motion was made by Councilman Martin to approve
as submitted. 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. This motion
carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK
MAY 10-16, 1992 : Mayor Akin read the proclamation for
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National Nursing Home Week May 10-16, 1992 and recognized
Hillcrest Nursing Home of Wylie for their dedicated staff
and their work.
Mayor Akin also read several letters of appreciation from
Fairview Volunteer Fire Department and from a citizen of
Wylie for the help the Wylie Police Department has been.
APPROVAL OF LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND
DISPATCH SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF WYLIE AND THE NEVADA
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT : This is the same type of
agreement that the Council approve a few weeks ago with the
City of Lucas and Branch Volunteer Fire Department.
Nevada' s agreement will be from May, 1992 through September,
1992 and will bring in revenues in the amount of $761. 55 for
this time period. A motion was made by Councilman Messenger
to approve the local agreement for Communications Center and
Dispatch Service between the City of Wylie and the Nevada
Volunteer Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro
Tem Davis - in favor, Councilman Swartz - in favor,
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Councilman Martin - in favor, Councilman Hughes - in favor,
Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman Simmons - in
favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES
CONTRACT: The City Staff received two bids on Uniform
Rental Services. One bid was from American Uniform Rental
in the amount of $9 , 285. 12 and the other was from Aratex
Services in the amount of $9,680.87. Staff recommends award
of bid to American Uniform Rental as it is low bid and has
come in 20% under last years bid . This contract will be for
one year. A motion was made by Councilman Martin to approve
the award of bid to American Uniform Rental in the amount of
$9, 285. 12 . 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. This motion
carried with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR KWIK CHEK CONVENIENCE STORE
(EXXON) : This site plan location is on the corner of Kirby
St. and Highway 78 just North of Eckerd' s. The developer
has met all requirements and standards requested by the City
Codes and staff recommends approval . A motion was made by
Councilman Swartz to approve the site plan for Kwik Chek
Convenience Store (Exxon) for the corner of Kirby St. and
Highway 78 . 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. This motion
carried with all in favor.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL
PATROL ON LAKE LAVON AND TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEFINING
THE TERMS OF SUCH PATROL: It is time for the renewal of
the contract with the Corps of Engineers for lake patrol and
in order for this contract to be negotiated, there must be a
resolution authorizing the City Staff to proceed with the
agreement. Chief Hightower stated that this contract would
begin Memorial Day week end and go through Labor Day week
end. The revenues received from the Corps of Engineers will
cover the City' s cost for patrolling . A motion was made by
Councilman Martin to approve the Resolution authorizing the
City to provide supplemental patrol on Lake Lavon and to
enter into a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers. 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.
This motion carried with all in favor.
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FINANCIAL REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR MONTH ENDING
MARCH, 1992 : Miss Prudence Kling gave the following finance
report. The General Fund revenues through March, 1992 are
$3,214 ,432 . with expenditures of $3 , 140 ,488. The Utility
Fund has revenues of $1 , 327, 538 and expenditures of
$1 ,106,945 . Delinquent Tax statements will be going out
this month for the current year and in June for the prior
years. It was noted that the delinquent taxes , penalty and
interest and sales taxes will not meet the expected revenues
this year.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Akin invited citizens wishing
to address the Council to come forward at this time, state
their name and address and to keep their comments to five
minutes. Mayor Akin also stated that any discussion must be
limited to placing the item on a future agenda.
Mr. Leon Isbell stated he was representing his wife, Helena
Isbell , who is the Election Judge for the precincts voting
at the Methodist Church . Due to the past problems she will
need to know that she has total support from the City Staff ,
City Council and that the City Attorney will be available on
election day. If this does not come about, she will have to
resign as election judge.
There being no there items for discussion, a motion was made
to adjourn with all in favor.
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John W. Akin, Mayor
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