07-28-1992 (City Council) Minutes 45
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 28, 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on
Tuesday , July 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 Jim Swartz , Council Members Jay Davis, Reta
Allen, Steve Wright, Ortie Messenger and Bud Naish, City
Manager Steve Norwood, City Secretary Carolyn Jones, Finance
Director Brady Snellgrove, City Engineer Paul Beaver and
City Attorney Steve Deiter.
Mayor Akin called the meeting to order and Rev. Al Draper of
the First Baptist Church gave the invocation, which was
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES : There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes of June 30th, July 1st and 14, 1992
a motion was made by Councilman Messenger to approve as
submitted . Seconded by Councilman Naish. The vote was as
follows : Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Swartz - in
favor, Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Davis - in
favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger -
in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS AND APPOINTMENT TO BOARD: Mrs . Sue Ellen Neal
has resigned by letter of resignation from the Zoning Board
of Adjustments effective immediately. A motion was made by
Councilman Naish to accept the resignation of Sue Ellen Neal
from the Zoning Board of Adjustments . Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Swartz . The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in
favor, Mayor Pro Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen -
in favor, Councilman Davis - in favor, Councilman Wright -
in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman
Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Allen to table the
appointment to replace Mrs . Neal . Seconded by Councilman
Wright. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in
favor , Councilman Davis - in favor, Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman Naish
- in favor. This motion carried with all in favor.
PRESENTATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE CAPITAL
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IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CIAC) : The CIAC committee "'k°
met on July 20, 1992 and are presenting the following
comments: 1 . the water tank installation on FM 1378 as
mentioned in the 10 year water plan, should be a
concentrated area of concern within the next year; 2 . some
type of storm water impact fee should be considered during
the 1993 scheduled CIP update as well as changing the Impact
Fee ordinance to allow provisions for a fee assessment to
developer on new subdivisions; 3 . continue the current
impact fee of $1 , 100. 00 per permit. The Financial Report
from July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1992 shows total revenues
of $133,912 . 38 and expenditures of $109, 843. 28 leaving a
cash balance as of June 30 , 1992 of $24 ,069 . 10. The
Engineers Report states the following have been requested
for the FY 92-93 budget:
Water:
1. Telemetry for Nortex, NTMWD & Elevated Tank $ 15,000.
2 . Newport Harbor Loop Line (8" ) $ 215,000.
3 . Alanis Road ( 2,000 feet) eight inch pipe $ 50, 000.
Sewer:
1 . 3,000 ft. 15 inch interceptor replacement
Hwy 78 to Sewer Main Plant $ 72,000 .
2. 2, 200 feet 15 inch interceptor from NTMWD
Lift Station to existing sludge line $ 180,000 .
PRESENTATION OF SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FROM DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF
WYLIE, INC. : Mr. Jim Smith, Chairman of the Development
Corp . of Wylie, Inc. stated in the last six months this
board has received a total of $96,408.50 of which $90,892. 38
was sales tax revenue and $5, 516. 12 was interest. There has
been a total of $14 ,466 .38 in expenditures for rent,
printing , salaries, etc . plus $28 ,679. 00 for helping Holland
Hitch and paying Income Tax/FICA. This leaves a balance of
$286,372. 68 available for use as of May 31, 1992 .
This board has held six monthly meetings and three special
called meetings . The board has received several formal
requests for financial assistance, but only one of these has
resulted in a grant. The board is actively involved with
four companies who have expressed an interest in moving to
Wylie. The Corporation has employed a full time director as
of July 1 , 1992 . The board has also contracted with Michael
Brown Productions for the creation of an eight minute video
to publicize Wylie .
APPROVAL OF THE ZONING CHANGE AND MAP AMENDMENT FOR LOTS 13,
14, 15 OF BLOCK 3 , BROWN & BURNS ADDITION: This zoning
change has been requested for Retail Zoning and the property —
is located at 301 N. Ballard. The Public Hearing was held
on July 14, 1992 . Mayor Akin invited those wishing to
address this matter to come forward as they were called on.
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Mrs . Rita Smith of 401 N. Ballard and Mrs . Martha Keehen,
speaking for her mother, Mrs. Lucille Pearson, of 100 W.
Jefferson addressed the Council stating they were against
the zoning request change.
A motion was made by Councilman Naish to approve the zoning
change and map amendment for Lots 13, 14 , & 15 , Block 3 of
Brown & Burns Addition to Retail . Seconded by Councilwoman
Allen. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor,
Mayor Pro Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in
favor, Councilman Davis - against, Councilman Wright - in
favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and Councilman Naish
- in favor. This motion carried with six ( 6) in favor and
one ( 1 ) against.
APPROVAL OF FUNDS FROM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WYLIE,
INC. TO PHYSICIANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOR ASSISTANCE: Mr.
Charlie Womack , Executive Director of Development
Corporation of Wylie, Inc. stated that Physicians Regional
Hospital has a temporary crucial cash flow problem that must
be immediately resolved . Current projection indicates a
negative cash flow deficit reaching approximately $144 , 000
during the month of July. Prior loan negotiations with a
local bank have produced negative results and they have now
requested financial assistance from the Development
Corporation. The Board of Directors of the Development
Corporation of Wylie, Inc. has reviewed and discussed this
request . Three members of the board were present and voted
unanimously to approve the request subject to each principal
owner personally agreeing to sign a Letter of Guaranty for
the entire loan amount and final approval by members of the
Wylie City Council . The request is for the Development
Corporation to place a $120,000 CD into Provident Bank of
Wylie to collateralize a $120,000 loan to the Hospital to
fund the development of a new Geriatric Psychiatric Unit and
working capital deficits during the development of this
unit. The unit provides 21 new jobs to the area and allows
the Hospital to continue its financial viability and
delivery of emergency care to all citizens of the area,
regardless of ability to pay. The Board agreed the hospital
is a vital ingredient for continued "quality of life" and
all efforts should be exerted in maintaining this excellent
medical facility for all citizens in the Wylie area. The
Board certainly hopes the Council will be able to support
the decision made by the Board of Directors .
A motion was made by Councilman Wright to approve the
$120 ,000 CD with the personal guaranty from all principal
owners . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Swartz . The vote was
as follows : Mayor Akin - in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Swartz in favor, Councilwoman Allen - in favor, Councilman Davis -
in favor, Councilman Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger
- in favor, and Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion
carried with all in favor.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Mayor Akin invited those wishing to
address the Council to come forward at this time and to
state their name and address for the record, to keep their
comments with in five minutes. Any discussion must be
limited to placing the item on a future agenda for
consideration. There were no speakers at this time .
Mayor Akin recessed the opening meeting and convened Council
into Executive Session at 7 : 55 P.M. under the Authority of
Article 6252-17 V.A.C .S. , Section 2 , paragraph "g" Personnel
Matters - review and discuss applicants for the position of
Municipal Judge and possible litigations from Mauri Case and
Wilson Case.
Mayor Akin reconvened Council into open session at 9 : 05
P.M. .
A motion was made by Councilman Naish to approve the
appointment of M. Lewis Kinard as Municipal Judge and Paul
G. Stuckle as Alternate Municipal Judge . Seconded by
Councilman Messenger. The vote was as follows : Mayor Akin
- in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Swartz - in favor, Councilwoman
Allen - in favor, Councilman Davis - in favor, Councilman
Wright - in favor, Councilman Messenger - in favor, and
Councilman Naish - in favor. This motion carried with all •••w
in favor.
Mayor Akin also stated that the Council decided to uphold
the City Managers decision regarding the Mauri and Wilson
Cases. There being no other items for discussion, a motion
was made to adjourn with all in favor.
John W. Akin, Mayor
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