05-12-1992 (City Council) Minutes 13
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session at
7 : 00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Complex, 2000 SH 78 N , Wylie, Texas. A quorum
was present and notice had been posted in the time and
manner required by law. Those present were Mayor John Akin,
Mayor Pro Tem Jay Davis, Councilmembers Jim Swartz , Don
Hughes and Ortie Messenger, absent were Councilmembers
William Martin and Percy Simmons. Also present were newly
elected Councilmembers, Reta Allen, Steve Wright and A. L.
"Bud" Naish. Representing the City Staff were City Manager,
Steve Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, City Attorney
Steve Deiter, Director of Finance Brady Snellgrove, City
Engineer Paul Beaver, Parks Director Bill Nelson and
Secretary Barbara LeCocq.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Akin. Reverend
Mark Ellis of Shiloh Baptist Church gave the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Don Hughes.
Mayor Akin expressed his appreciation to the retiring
members of the Council and to the citizenry of Wylie .
ITEM NO. 1 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 21ST
AND APRIL 28 AND MAY 5TH COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Mayor asked
for corrections or additions. Councilman Hughes made a
motion to approve the minutes as submitted . Seconded by
Councilman Messenger. Vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes;
Mayor Pro Tem Davis, yes; Councilman Swartz , yes; Councilman
Hughes , yes; and Councilman Messenger, yes . Motion carried
5-0.
ITEM NO. 2 - OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR JOHN
AKIN, AND COUNCILMEMBERS RETA ALLEN, STEVE WRIGHT AND BUD
NAISH: Carolyn Jones, City Secretary administered the Oath
of Office to the newly elected members of the City Council .
After taking the Oath, the new members took their seats .
ITEM NO. 3 - ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROVISION IN ARTICLE III, SECTION 5 OF THE HOME RULE
CHARTER: Councilman Ortie Messenger nominated Councilman
Jim Swartz for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by
Councilwoman Reta Allen. There being no further
nominations, the Mayor called for the vote. Vote as
follows : Mayor Akin, yes ; Mayor Pro Tem Davis , yes;
Councilman Swartz , abstain; Councilwoman Allen, yes;
Councilman Wright , yes ; Councilman Messenger, yes;
Councilman Naish, yes. Nomination approved 6-0.
Mayor Akin announced the celebration of National Nursing
Home Week and the dedication of Wylie' s first registered
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Historic District.
ITEM NO. 4 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID FOR LANDSCAPE
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR HIGHWAY 78 AND COMMUNITY PARK SOCCER
FIELDS: City Manager Norwood, noted that the City had
received a grant from the State of Texas for the
beautification of State Highway 78 and the funds for this
portion of the bid would come from that grant. In addition,
a donation of $5000 from Brookshires would help to cover the
cost of the irrigation system for the soccer fields at
Community Park. A motion was made by Councilmember
Messenger to approve the recommendation by staff to award
the bid to Starnes Plumbing in the amounts of $2,850 for
SH78 and $9, 150 for the soccer fields at Community Park.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Swartz . Vote as follows :
Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Swartz , yes; Councilmember
Allen, yes; Councilmember Davis , yes; Councilmember Wright,
yes; Councilmember Messenger, yes; and Councilmember Naish,
yes . Motion carried 7-0 .
ITEM NO. 5 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIN COUNTY AND CITY OF WYLIE FOR SEPTIC
TANK INSPECTION: City Engineer Paul Beaver noted that there
are numerous sites that could become available if
development activity increases. The staff is requesting
that the Council approve the resolution agreement between
Collin County and the City for septic tank inspection,
allowing septic tanks to be used in the City on a limited
and temporary basis . Mr. Beaver also stated that City
ordinance requires that if a property owner is within five
hundred ( 500) feet of an existing sewer line, that property
must be connected to the City sewer system. The connecting
line to be at owner' s expense . Mr. Beaver said that Collin
County has two or three inspectors for this purpose and
while the City staff is not a proponent of septic tanks
within the City limits, it does see this service as a need
at this particular time .
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember
Wright to approve the Resolution for Agreement between
Collin County and the City of Wylie for Septic Tank
inspections . Motion seconded by Councilmember Bud Naish.
Vote as follows : Mayor Akin, yes; Mayor Pro Tem Swartz ,
yes; Councilmember Allen, yes ; Councilmember Davis , yes;
Councilmember Wright, yes; Councilmember Messenger, yes; and
Councilmember Naish, yes . Motion carried 7-0 .
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ITEM NO. 6 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LIGHT FEE INCREASE FOR USE
OF LIGHTS ON BALLFIELDS FROM $3.00 TO $4.50 PER HOUR,
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1 , 1992: Staff stated that this
proposal was the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board after a study had been made by Bill Nelson,
Director of Parks and Recreation. Discussion included
opposition to any increase in fees from Councilman Messenger
based on the contributions WSA has made to Community Park.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Swartz to table this item
until a joint meeting with WSA could be scheduled . Seconded
by Councilmember Messenger. Vote as follows : Mayor Akin,
yes; Mayor Pro Tem Swartz , yes; Councilmember Allen, yes;
Councilmember Davis, yes ; Councilmember Wright , yes;
Councilmember Messenger, yes; and Councilmember Naish, yes.
Motion carried 7-0 .
ITEM NO. 7 - CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES WITH COLLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: A
presentation was made by Jennifer Golden, Executive Director
of Collin County Humane Society for co-operative animal
services. Ms. Golden stated the service is a complete one
at a cost of approximately $28 , 000 per year. The Society
provides daily service Monday - Saturday, Sunday service
emergency only. Services will include cleaning, feeding ,
medication, adoption and showing of animals . Staff states
approval of this service will result in a substantial
savings to the City , $12 - $15,000 annually. A motion was
made by Councilmember Messenger to aprove proposal no. 1 in
the amount of $28 ,400. Seconded by Councilmember Naish.
Vote as follows : Mayor Akin , yes; Mayor Pro Tem Swartz ,
yes; Councilmember Allen, yes; Councilmember Davis, yes;
Councilmember Wright, yes; Councilmember Messenger, yes ; and
Councilmember Naish, yes. Motion carried 7-0 .
ITEM NO. 8 - CONSIDER LEAVING/REMOVING BUTLER STREET ALLEY
BARRICADE: City Manager Steve Norwood advised that staff
had held a meeting with interested parties on this matter
and the result was nine (9) in favor of leaving the
barricade and nine ( 9 ) in favor of removal , thus no
concensus. Among those most impacted by the barricade the
vote was 7-2 for closure of the alley. This led to staff
recommendation to leave the alley closed to through traffic.
City Attorney advised that in order to close the alley
permanently an ordinance would be required .
Bill King of 312 Briarwood asked for the opportunity to
address the Council . Mr. King asked that the alley be
opened . Discussion included the option of having staff
return to Council with an ordinance for closure, giving
staff an opportunity to develop other alternatives, and
giving Council the opportunity to approve or deny passage of
the closure ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember
Davis to close the North end of the alley and have staff
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return to Council with ordinance for closure. Councilmember ,...
Messenger seconded the motion. Vote as follows : Mayor
Akin, no; Mayor Pro Tem Swartz, yes; Councilmember Allen,
yes; Councilmember Davis , yes ; Councilmember Wright, yes;
Councilmember Messenger, yes; and Councilmember Naish, yes.
Motion carried, 6-1 .
ITEM NO. 9 - CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Norwood reported
that the telemetering system at the North Texas tank site
should improve water distribution problems in the City.
NTMWD is cooperating with us and will allow us to use their
radio waves for five (5 ) years .
Mr. Norwood introduced Parks Director, Bill Nelson who gave
a report on the work done during the winter months by the
Parks department to ready the parks for Spring and Summer
use , in addition to beautification work around the City.
ITEM NO. 10 - CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: City Engineer, Paul
Beaver reported that the State of Texas had conducted their
first inspection of the landfill closure. There were only a
few minor items of concern.
Regarding the Spring Creek Parkway extension, the bonds of
contracts are in hand. Contracts should be signed in the
very near future.
Task Force concerned about the Municipal Solid Waste
disposal for Collin County. The NTMWD landfill has only
about three years left. Exploring plans for reducing the
amount of solid waste, thus increasing the life of
landfills. Some options include types of recycling .
Councilmember Naish asked about the possibility of
eliminating to some extent the odor from the NTMWD landfill.
Councilmember Swartz asked about the proposed Public Works
facility. City Manager Norwood advised the City is looking
at property on which to locate the facility.
ITEM NO. 11 - CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:
Mrs. Gerry Smith of 106 N. Carriage House addressed the
Council on the matter of accessibility to the Mayor.
ITEM NO. 12 - RECESS OPEN MEETING: Mayor Akin recessed the
open meeting for the purpose of convening the Council into
Executive session under the authority of Article 6252-17
V.A.C.S . , Section 2 , paragraph "g" Personnel Matters,
regarding duties of Department Heads .
ITEM NO. 14 - RECONVENE COUNCIL INTO OPEN SESSION: Mayor
reconvened the Council into open session
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ITEM NO. 15 - CONSIDER ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM EXECUTIVE
SESSION: No action necessary.
ITEM NO. 16 - ADJOURN: Motion was made and seconded to
adjourn the meeting . Meeting adjourned by Mayor Akin.
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