08-11-1992 (City Council) Minutes Page 49
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 1992
The City of Wylie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 11, 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 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, and City Attorney Steve Deiter.
Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz 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: Councilman Jay Davis asked for
clarification on the Mayor's statement concerning the approval of
the zoning change and map amendment for lots 13 , 14, 15 of Block,
3 Brown & Burns Addition. Councilman Davis thought that the
Mayor stated that as a councilmember he had voted against the
rezoning and that at that time he had insisted that the Mayor at
that time not vote because of a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro-
Tem Swartz clarified that the Mayor at that time, Chuck Trimble
excused himself from voting because he was involved in the buying
of the house. Mayor Akin did not vote the second time the zoning
change came before the Council.
Upon clarification of the Mayor's statement Councilman Davis made
a motion that we approve the minutes of the July 21st and July
28th, 1992 Council meetings as written. Councilman Wright
seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: 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.
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID FOR REPAIRS TO RUSTIC OAKS DRAINAGE
DITCH: City Manager Norwood presented this item to Council.
After the Council meeting last month the staff went out for bids
to repair the ditch and we went for three options; 1)
reestablishing the banks, 2) concrete lining, and 3) piping and
covering. The bids ranged from $50,000 to $230,000. Staff feels
the $50,000 was too high because of dirt prices - probably could
be lowered by $10,000 if staff decides to take this route. We
did receive quotes this morning on moving the fences back,
securing the fences, etc. This came in at around $20,000. It
is the City's responsibility to reestablish the banks but not to
concrete line the ditch or make any improvements to it. It would
be around $40,000 to $50,000 to reestablish the banks.
Councilman Naish asked what area this would include. City
Manager indicated that it was the area between Jefferson and Oak.
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Councilwoman Allen wanted to know how we arrived at this area.
City Manager said that it was the most affected area. Steve
Helmberger explained the technical aspects of reestablishing the
banks. Councilman Messenger stated that we should reestablish
the banks to the proper slopes. Councilman Naish stated that we
should reestablish the slopes and fix the fences that are damaged
due to our neglect. Councilwoman Allen wanted to know when we
would fix the other parts of the ditch.
Mr. Allan Eason of 116 N. Rustic Trail addressed the Council on
this issue. He urged the Council to get the ditch fixed before
the rainy season.
Councilman Naish wanted to know if we can rebid the dirt and have
it on the next agenda. City Attorney stated that we would not
be able to get it on the next agenda but there is a possibility
of negotiating dirt prices on the bids we now have.
Councilman Messenger made a motion that we go with Option 1 to
reestablish the bank at a price not to exceed $51,842 and give
the City Manager the negotiation option to lower the price.
Councilman Wright seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:
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 five in favor and one against.
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APPROVAL OF SALE OF THE BOMAG: City Manager Norwood presented to
the Council the maintenance cost on maintaining this piece of
equipment, along with the costs to rent one should we sell this
one. The funds from the sale will be used as seed money to start
a fleet replacement program. Councilman Naish made a motion that
we sell the bomag to Jedco Properties for $67,000. Councilwoman
Allen seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: 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.
ACCEPT LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM PEGGY SEWELL FROM THE PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD: Councilman Wright made a motion that we accept
the resignation and Councilman Messenger seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: 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.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS TO
REPLACE SUE ELLEN NEAL AND TO THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD TO
REPLACE PEGGY SEWELL: Councilman Naish made a motion to appoint
Jeff Payne of 301 N. Cottonbelt to the Zoning Board of
Adjustments and Councilwoman Allen made a motion to appoint
Daniel Chestnut of 200 Piccadilly Circle to the Parks and
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Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Messenger seconded the
motions. The vote was as follows: 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 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. 1992, BY
FINANCE DIRECTOR BRADY SNELLGROVE: Brady Snellgrove stated that
these statements were the same as submitted earlier. No changes
had been made. Water sales last month were very good. We expect
to break even on water sales.
STAFF REPORTS:
City Manager's Report - The City Manager gave a report on
the Armory and its anticipated opening but we do no yet have
permission to provide them with water service.
City Engineer's Report - The City Engineer was out of town.
City Attorney's Report -_The City Attorney report was in
with the City Manager's and concerned water service to the
Armory.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz invited those
wishing to address the Council to come forward at this time.
There were no speakers at this time.
Mayor Pro-Tem Swartz recessed the regular meeting and reconvened
the Council into a work session on the FY92-93 Budget.
The Council discussed with the City Manager and the Finance
Director the appropriate changes in the FY92/93 Budget.
There being no other items for discussion, a motion was made to
adjourn with all in favor.
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John W. Akin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anita Collins, Acting City Secretary